What is the difference between Diode and Zener Diode?

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Difference diode and Zener diode:
Diode Zener diode
1. It is an electronic component that allows the flow of current in only one direction. 1. Zener diode is a diode that works in reverse bias conditions.
2. It is mostly used in rectifiers, clippers, clampers. 2. It is mostly used voltage regulator..
3. It gets damaged in reverse biased. 3. While it does not get damaged and it can operate.
4. Doping intensity is low usually. 4. Doping intensity is high to achieve sharp breakdown.

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Diode	Zener diode
1. It is an electronic component that allows the flow of current in only one direction.	1. Zener diode is a diode that works in reverse bias conditions.
2. It is mostly used in rectifiers, clippers, clampers.	2. It is mostly used voltage regulator..
3. It gets damaged in reverse biased.	3. While it does not get damaged and it can operate.
4. Doping intensity is low usually.	4. Doping intensity is high to achieve sharp breakdown.