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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