Q. Zener diode is used for :
A) producing oscillations in an oscillator
B) amplification
C) stabilisation
D) rectification
Explanation
[Solution from source] In reverse breakdown a Zener diode keeps a nearly constant voltage across itself over a wide range of current, so it is used as a voltage regulator (stabiliser). Rectification uses ordinary p-n diodes. Answer (3).
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