Name the semiconductor device that can be used to regulate an irregulation dc power supply. With the help of I-V characteristics of this device, explain its working.

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

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.

Name a simiconductor device whiich can be used as a voltage regualtor

Name the semiconductor device that can be used as a rectifier. Draw the I-V characteristics of the device.

Name any two devices which can be used as voltage regulators.

Name the device that can be used to detect the presence of current in a circuit

The figure below shows the V-I characteristic of a semiconductor diode. (i ) Identify the semiconductor diode used. (ii) Draw the circuit diagram to obtain the given characteristic of this device. (ii) Briefly explain how this diode can be used as a voltage regulator.