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A Zener diode is specified as having a breakdown voltage of 9.1 V,with a maximum power dissipation of 364 mW. What is the maximum current the diode can handle?

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`P_(max) = V_z I_z `( max)
` I_z ( max ) =(P_("max"))(/(V_z) = ( 364 xx 10^(-3) )/( 9.1 ) = 40 mA `
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