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What is the use of a Zener diode?

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Uses of Zener diode : Used as voltage references and as shunt regulators to regulate the voltage across small circuits. In this way zener diodes are used as voltage regulator. These are also used as peak clippers, in switching operations and in meter protection applications.

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