Electrical Engineering MCQs on Zener Diode
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For performing its operations, a Zener diode utilizes
For performing its operations, a Zener diode utilizes
- Both forward and reverse characteristics
- Forward characteristics
- Reverse characteristics
- None of these
Correct answer: 3. Reverse characteristics
In breakdown region, a Zener diode behaves like
In breakdown region, a Zener diode behaves like
- Constant current source
- Constant resistance source
- Constant voltage source
- None of these
Correct answer: 3. Constant voltage source
The correct statement regarding Zener diode
The correct statement regarding Zener diode
- It is a constant current device
- It is a constant-voltage device
- It is a diode
- It works in the forward region
Correct answer: 2. It is a constant-voltage device
Zener diode are usually made of
Zener diode are usually made of
- Carbon
- Germanium
- Silicon
- None of these
Correct answer: 3. Silicon
The breakdown mechanism in a 15 V Zener diode, will occur by
The breakdown mechanism in a 15 V Zener diode, will occur by
- Avalanche mechanism
- Zener mechanism
- Both of above
- None of these
Correct answer: 1. Avalanche mechanism