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Zener Diode is a reverse-biased heavily-doped PN junction diode which operates in the breakdown region. The reverse breakdown of a PN- junction may occur either due to Zener effect or avalanche effect. Zener effect dominates at reverse voltages less than 5 volt whereas avalanche effect dominates above 5 V. Hence, first one should be called …
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