Figure shows a DC voltage regulator circuit, with a Zener diode of breakdown voltage = 6 V. If the unregulated input voltage varies between 10 V to 16 V, then what is the maximum Zener current?
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a)
7.5 mA
b)
1.5 mA
c)
2.5 mA
d)
3.5 mA
a)
7.5 mA
b)
1.5 mA
c)
2.5 mA
d)
3.5 mA
Question ID - 51575 | SaraNextGen Top Answer Figure shows a DC voltage regulator circuit, with a Zener diode of breakdown voltage = 6 V. If the unregulated input voltage varies between 10 V to 16 V, then what is the maximum Zener current?
a)
7.5 mA
b)
1.5 mA
c)
2.5 mA
d)
3.5 mA
Figure shows a DC voltage regulator circuit, with a Zener diode of breakdown voltage = 6 V. If the unregulated input voltage varies between 10 V to 16 V, then what is the maximum Zener current?
|
a) |
7.5 mA |
b) |
1.5 mA |
|
c) |
2.5 mA |
d) |
3.5 mA |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -
is maximum when input voltage is 16 V.
IS = 
= 5 mA
IL = 
= 1.5 mA
Iz(max) = IS
IL = 3.5 mA
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