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Zener diode is widely used in


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A Zener diode is a semiconductor device consisting of a P-N junction that lets the current flow in forward or backward direction with a specific voltage.

APPLICATIONS OF ZENER DIODE

  1. It can work as a voltage regulator.
  2. It is used in clipping circuits in AC to change its waveform.
  3. It is used in cases where there is overvoltage.

These are the places where the Zener diode is widely used.


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