Question

A Zener diode

A
is a lightly doped junction diode.
B
heavily doped junction diode.
C
is either p-type or n-type.
D
has no p-n junction.
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The reverse breakdown voltage depends on doping of the diode. Hence, in the Zener diode the heavy doping of its p-n junction is done. The depletion region formed in the diode is very thin (<1 m) and the reverse bias voltage of about 5 V which is less than ordinary diode.

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