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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Zener Diode**: A Zener diode is a type of semiconductor device that is heavily doped to allow it to operate in reverse bias. 2. **Special Design**: It is a specially designed junction diode that is intended to work primarily in the reverse direction, unlike regular diodes that typically only allow current to flow in one direction. ...
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  • A Zener diode

    A
    has negative temperature coefficient of resistance.
    B
    has sharp breakdown at low reverse voltage.
    C
    rectifies zener voltage.
    D
    works only in forward bias.

  • In a zener diode

    A
    both p- and n-side are very lightly doped.
    B
    both p- and 11-side are heavily doped.
    C
    p-side is heavily doped but n-side is lightly doped.
    D
    p-side is ilightly doped but n-side is heavily doped.

  • A zener diode has

    A
    heavily doped p-side and lightly doped n-side.
    B
    heavily doped n-side and lightly doped p-side.
    C
    heavily doped n-side as well as p-side.
    D
    lightly doped n-side as well as p-side.

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