Semiconductor Electronics · p-n junction and diodes
The following diagram shows a Zener diode as a voltage regulator. The Zener diode is rated at V and the desired current in load is 5 mA. The unregulated voltage source can supply upto 25V. Considering the Zener diode can withstand four times of the load current, the value of resistor (shown in circuit) should be .
- (1)4000
- (2)10
- (3)100
- (4)1000
Flawed question. Dropped in the source; as printed , not among the options, and no evident intended version. It is shown for completeness and is left out of practice tests.
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