The forward biased characteristics of a zener diode are the same as those of a diode.

More Questions from Diodes and Applications

• If the diode in a series circuit is reverse biased, the resistor will drop all the applied voltage.
• A zener diode can be used to provide voltage regulation in a power supply.
• The number of electrons in a stable atom is the same as the number of protons in its nucleus.
• A zener diode has a larger breakdown voltage than a diode.
• The troubleshooting process for a typical dc power supply contains four steps.
• The diode's characteristic curve shows that current increases when voltage increases.
• An LED can be tested with an ohmmeter.
• The PIV rating of a diode in a full-wave bridge rectifier is more than that required for a full-wave center-tapped configuration.
• Dark current is a small reverse current that flows in a photodiode that is receiving no light.
• A rectifying diode can change ac voltage to dc voltage.

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