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Zener diode is used as:

Answer: Voltage regulator.

  • A Rectifier
  • B Amplifier
  • C Voltage regulator
  • D Oscillator

Correct answer: C. Voltage regulator

Explanation: Zener diode is designed to operate in reverse breakdown at a specific voltage. Used as voltage regulator.

Conductorconduction bandvalence bandbands overlapSemiconductorconduction bandvalence bandsmall gap (~1 eV)Insulatorconduction bandvalence bandlarge gap(> 3 eV)

Conductors have overlapping bands, semiconductors have a small energy gap that can be bridged by heat or doping, and insulators have a large gap that blocks conduction.

Concept context

Band theory, p-n junction, diodes, transistors, logic gates, and integrated circuits.

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