Zener diodes are designed to operate in the reverse breakdown region, maintaining a constant output voltage across a load. Features include:
• Reverse breakdown voltage: The voltage at which the diode allows significant reverse current without damage.
• Voltage regulation: Zener diodes are widely used in power supplies to stabilize output voltage.
• Protection: They safeguard sensitive components from voltage surges.
This makes Zener diodes indispensable in voltage-regulation circuits.
Europium (Eu) resembles Calcium (Ca) in the following ways:
(A). Both are diamagnetic
(B). Insolubility of their sulphates and carbonates in water
(C). Solubility of these metals in liquid NH3
(D). Insolubility of their dichlorides in strong HCI
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: