Answer to Question #233928 in Electrical Engineering for Mxie

Question

Where can I use or apply the zener diode in the world of computer engineering or in the life of computer engineering?
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Answer 1

A Zener diode is the silicon semiconductor device which permits the current to flow in either forward direction or reverse direction. This diode consists of the special and heavily doped p-n junction. It is designed to conduct in the reverse direction while certain specified voltage is reached.