NEET2016PhysicsSemiconductorsActual
A zener diode is specified as having a breakdown voltage of 9.1 ~V , with a maximum power dissipation of 364 ~mW . What is the maximum current the diode can handle?
Options
- A40 ~mA
- B60 ~mA
- C50 ~mA
- D45 ~mA
Correct answer
A. 40 ~mA
Step-by-step solution
The maximum permissible current is I_ Z_ = P V_Z = 364 10⁻³ 9.1 =40 ~mA