KCET2024PhysicsSemiconductors
In the diagram shown, the Zener diode has a reverse breakdown voltage of V_Z . The current through the load resistance R_L is I_L . The current through the Zener diode is
Options
- AV₀-V_Z R_S
- BV₀-V_Z R_L
- CV_Z R_L
- D( V₀-V_Z R_S )-I_L
Correct answer
D. ( V₀-V_Z R_S )-I_L
Step-by-step solution
From the diagram, I=I_Z+I_L I_Z=I-I_L= V_O-V_Z R_S -I_L