NEET · Physics · STD 12 - 14. Semicondutor electronics
The incorrect statement about the property of a Zener diode is
- A Zener voltage remains constant at breakdown
- B It is designed to operate under reverse bias
- C Depletion region formed is very wide
- D \(p\) and \(n\) regions of zener diode are heavily doped
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) Depletion region formed is very wide
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Detailed explanation
For zener diode \(\rightarrow\) Doping is high Depletion region is thin
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