Diodes and Applications - Technical MCQs

Q1:

A zener diode has a larger breakdown voltage than a diode.

A True

B False

ANS:B - False

Zener Breakdown Voltage occurs at a relatively low voltage for it to provide a steady voltage drop in reverse bias(i.e. Vz = 5 V).

Zener Avalanche breakdown is the one that occurs at a very high voltage and it is different than that of the Zener breakdown voltage.