A zener diode is specifically designed to
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Correct answer to question 141 (Electronics Information): maintain a steady voltage when operated in reverse breakdown
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Unlike an ordinary diode, a zener diode is designed to conduct in reverse once a specific breakdown voltage is reached, and it holds that voltage steady, which makes it useful as a voltage regulator.
Updated: November 2026
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