Zener diodes with breakdown voltages less than 5 V operate predominantly in what type of breakdown ?

Avalanche

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Zener

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Any of the above

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Zener
The zener diode works in the breakdown region of the p-n junction diode.

For voltages $2 - 5 V$ , zener breakdown occurs.
For voltages between $5 - 7 V$ , avalanche breakdown occurs.

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