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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

A zener diode is :

  1. A is designed to operate under reverse bias in the breakdown region
  2. B is fabricated by lightly doping p-side of the junction and heavily doping n-side of the junction
  3. C is used as a rectifier
  4. D always forward biased
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(A) is designed to operate under reverse bias in the breakdown region

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Why A is correct: Unlike standard diodes, Zener diodes are heavily doped to have a specific, controlled breakdown voltage. They are designed to operate safely in the reverse breakdown region to maintain a constant voltage. A) is designed to operate under reverse bias in the…