alleryStart learning →A voltage-regulating Zener diode is connected how to the supply?
AIn series, forward biased
BIn parallel, reverse biased
CIn series, reverse biased
DIn parallel, forward biased
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. In parallel, reverse biased
The Zener sits in parallel with the load and is reverse biased so it conducts at its breakdown voltage.
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