What is the use of a Zener diode? from Physics Junction Diodes
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What is the use of a Zener diode?


Zener diode is used as a voltage regulator. Zener diode produces a stable reference voltage across the load.  


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Show by drawing labelled diagrams, the nature of output voltages in case of:

(i)    A half wave rectifier.

(ii)    A full wave rectifier.

(iii)    An Amplifier.

(In Each case, input in an ac voltage.)

Circuit diagrams of these devices are not required.


The nature of output voltages is given by:




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State one important use of a Zener diode.

Zener diode is used as a voltage regulating device.
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State one important use of a Zener diode.

Zener diode is used as a voltage - regulating device.
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 Draw a neatly labelled circuit diagram of a Full Wave rectifier using two juction diodes. 

Full wave rectifier having two junction diodes.

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