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Zener Diode Explained | Learn in 4-Mins

The video provides an extensive overview of the Zener diode, beginning with its definition as a device specifically designed to operate in the breakdown region under reverse bias. It explains the various construction methods, such as diffused and passivated structures, which influence performance at different voltage levels. The video details the working principle, contrasting the two mechanisms for breakdown, Zener breakdown (for voltages less than 5V) and Avalanche breakdown (for voltages higher than 5V), though the former name is generally preferred. Furthermore, the video describes the Volt-Ampere characteristics, including Zener voltage and Zener current, and concludes with a list of practical applications such as acting as a voltage regulator, a switch, a clipper, and a reference or protection element.