Which of the following is not correct regarding Zener diode ?
Correct answer: A. It is used as Half wave rectifier
- A. It is used as Half wave rectifier
- B. It is used as shunt regulators
- C. It is used as ac voltage stabilizer
- D. none of these
Explanation
The Zener diode is used as a voltage stabilizer and as a shunt regulator. It is not used as a half-wave rectifier because a Zener diode is a silicon semiconductor device that permits current to flow in either a forward or reverse direction.
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