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Discussion Forum : Electronic Devices and Circuits - Section 6 (Q.No. 37)
37.
The 6 V zener diode shown in figure has zero zener resistance and a knee current of 5 mA. The minimum value of R, so that the voltage across it does not fall below 6 V is
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Matha said:
6 years ago
Thanks for all your explanation.
Markkevin94 said:
6 years ago
Nice one. Thanks for the explanation.
MAY JOY SIDAYON said:
6 years ago
Source current, Is = (10-6)/50 = 80 mA.
Knee current = 5 mA.
So, load current = 80 - 5 = 75 mA.
Hence, the minimum load resistance = 6/75 = 80Ω
Knee current = 5 mA.
So, load current = 80 - 5 = 75 mA.
Hence, the minimum load resistance = 6/75 = 80Ω
Japh said:
8 years ago
Thank you, @Vishal Deep.
Vishal deep said:
1 decade ago
Source current, Is = (10-6)/50 = 80 mA.
Knee current = 5 mA.
So load current = 80-5 = 75 mA.
Hence minimum load resistance = 6/75 = 80Ω
Knee current = 5 mA.
So load current = 80-5 = 75 mA.
Hence minimum load resistance = 6/75 = 80Ω
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