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PDF Search 1. The 6 volts Zener diode shown in figure has zero zener resistance and a knee current

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of 5 mA. The minimum value of R so that the voltage across it does not fall below 6
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1996
1. A Zener diode in the circuit shown has a knee current of 5 mA, and a maximum
allowed power dissipation of 300 mW. What are the minimum and maximum load
currents that can be drawn safely from the circuit, keeping the output voltage Vo
constant at 6 volts ?

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a. 0 mA, 180 mA
b. 5 mA, 110 mA
c. 10 mA, 55 mA
d. 60 mA, 180 mA
Answer: C
Solution : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OlZHuj8cPs

1998
1. In a series regulated power supply circuit, the voltage gain Av of the pass
transistor satisfies the condition
a. Av -> ∞
b. 1 << Av < ∞
for ECE c. Av ≡ 1
d. Av << 1
Answer: C
Solution : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3wTRqK2kdc

Fujitech
Power 1999
Systems Pvt 1. A DC power supply has a no-load voltage of 30 volts, and a full load voltage of 25 volts

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at a full

load current of one amp. Its output resistance and load regulation, respectively are
fujitechpowersystems.com a. 5 Ω and 20 %
b. 25 Ω and 20 %
c. 5 Ω and 16.7 %
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d. 25 Ω and 16.7 %
Manufacturer Answer: B
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Minimum Maintenance

2001
1. The transistor shunt regulator shown in figure has a regulated output voltage of
OPEN 10 volts, when input varies from 20 volts to 30 volts. The relevant parameters for the
zener diode and the transistor are: VZ = 9.5 volts, VBE = 0.3 votls, β = 99. Neglect the
current throught RB. Then the maximum power dissipated in the zener diode (PZ) and
the transistor (PT) are

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Answer: C
Solution : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1byJ9jdLUHc

2002

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1. A zener diode regulator in figure, is to be designed to meet the specifications : IL = 10
mA, Vo = 10 volts and Vin varies from 30 to 50 volts. The zener diode has VZ = 10 volts
and IZK (knee current) = 1 mA. For satisfactory operation

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Manufacturer Answer: A
Solution : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCR60jVExa4
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2003
1. The output voltage of the regulated power supply shown in the figure is

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Answer: A
Solution : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxmLyMhJs6g

2006
Statement for Linked Answer Questions (1 and 2):
A regulated power supply shown in the figure below has an unregulated input
of 15 volts and generates a regulated output Vout. Use the component values
shown in the figure.

1. The power dissipation across the transistor Q1 shown in the figure is

a. 4.8 volts
b. 5.0 volts
c. 5.4 volts
d. 6.0 volts
Answer: D
2. If the unregulated voltage increases by 20%, then power dissipation across the
transistor Q1
a. Increases by 20%
b. Increases by 50%
c. Remains unchanged
d. Decreases by 20%
Answer: B
Solution : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fx1s9uTcCw

2011
1. A Zener diode when used in voltage stabilization circuits, is biased in
a. Reverse bias region below the breakdown voltage
b. Reverse breakdown region
c. Forward bias region
d. Forward bias constant current mode
Answer: A
Solution : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiBnG4KSEHU

2013

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1. In the circuit shown below, the knee current of ideal zener diode is 10 mA. To
maintain 5 volts across the load RL, the minimum value of RL in Ω’s and the minimum
power rating of the zener diode in mW respectively are

a. 125 and 125

b. 125 and 250
c. 250 and 125
d. 250 and 250

Answer: B
Solution : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QUM3VQQ78I

2014
1. In the voltage regulator circuit shown in the figure, the Op-Amp is ideal. The
BJT has VBE = 0.7 volts, and β = 100, and the zener voltage is 4.7 volts. For a
regulated output of 9 volts, the value of R (in Ω) is ……..

Answer: 1090
Solution : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5rropdO8jA

2015
14. For the voltage regulator circuit shown,the input voltage (Vin) is 20 V ± 20% and
the regulated output voltage (Vout) is 10 volts. Assume the OP-AMP is ideal. For a load
RL drawing 200 mA, the maximum power dissipation in Q1 (in Watts) is
_________________

Answer: 2.85
Solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKkJa1-Kl_U

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