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Name the semiconductor device that can be used to regulate an unregulated d.c. powersupply. With the help of I-V characteristics of this device, explain its working principle.

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Zener diode
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After the breakdown voltage there is an in significant change in the (reverse) bias voltage across the Zener diode (and hence the load) even for large changes in current.
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