Zener diode as a
voltage regulator
Calculation of values for a zener diode.
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The power supply shown below uses a   V rated zener diode to give a regulated output of   V from an input voltage of   V
The zener diode must conduct at least   mA
The maximum power supply output current required is   mA
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Zener diode as a
voltage regulator

       
         
       
       
       
         
Vin =   V
Vout =   V
minimum current through zener diode (D1) =   mA
maximum power supply output current =   mA  

Calculate: (answers to 1dp or integers as appropriate)
 * the maximum current throught resistor (R1) =  mA  
 * the voltage drop across R1 =  V  
 * the value of R1 under these conditions =  Ω  
The value of R1 calculated is probably not a resistor value.
 * enter a suitable E12 value for R1 Ω    
The current drawn from the power supply falls to zero.
Using the E12 resistor value:

Calculate: (answers to 1dp or integers as appropriate)
 * the current now flowing through the zener diode =  mA  
 * the power now dissipated by the zener diode =  mW  
  
 
 
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