Physics · Semiconductor Electronics
A Zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 6 V is used for voltage regulation. If the unregulated input voltage varies over a wide range, which statement is correct?
- 1The Zener diode becomes forward biased to regulate the voltage.
- 2The load current remains perfectly constant regardless of load resistance.
- 3The Zener current varies to maintain a constant output voltage.✓
- 4The output voltage fluctuates proportionally with input.
Correct answer
The Zener current varies to maintain a constant output voltage.
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