Consider the following statements (A) and (B) and identify the correct answer.
(A) A zener diode is connected in reverse bias, when used as a voltage regulator.
(B) The potential barrier of p-n junction lies between 0.1 V to 0.3 V.
Consider the following statements (A) and (B) and identify the correct answer.
(A) A zener diode is connected in reverse bias, when used as a voltage regulator.
(B) The potential barrier of p-n junction lies between 0.1 V to 0.3 V.
Option 1 -
(A) and (B) both are correct.
Option 2 -
(A) and (B) both are incorrect.
Option 3 -
(A) is correct and (B) is incorrect.
Option 4 -
(A) is incorrect but (B) is correct.
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 1
Detailed Solution:A reverse-biased Zener diode is used as a voltage regulator.
The potential barrier for Germanium (Ge) is approximately 0.3 V.
The potential barrier for Silicon (Si) is approximately 0.7 V.
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