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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Correct option is B)

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 () and the reverse bias voltage of about which is less than ordinary diode.

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