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Comparison of PN junction diode and zener diode


Comparison of PN junction diode and zener diode


s.no
PN junction diode
zener diode
1
Symbol


Symbol

2.
Operated in forward biased condition and never operated in reverse biased condition
Operated in reverse breakdown region
3
Characteristics lies in 1st   quadrant
Characteristics lies in 3rd  quadrant
4
Applications:
Rectifiers, clippers, clampers, voltage multipliers
Applications:
Regulator, zener limiters
5
Low power dissipation capability
High power dissipation capability


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