$A$ reverse biased Zener diode when operated in the breakdown region works as

Mention the use of a Zener diode.

In a Zener diode,

An experiment is performed to determine the $I-V$ characteristics of a Zener diode,which has a protective resistance of $R = 100 \,\Omega$ and a maximum power dissipation rating of $P = 1 \,W$. The minimum voltage range of the $DC$ source in the circuit is

Zener breakdown occurs in a $p-n$ junction having $p$ and $n$ both :

Manufacturers supply a zener diode with zener voltage $V_{z}=5.6 \, V$ and maximum power dissipation $P_{z \max }=\frac{1}{4} \, W$. This zener diode is used in the following circuit. Calculate the minimum value of the resistance $R_s$ in the circuit so that the zener diode will not burn when the input voltage is $V_{in}=10 \, V$. (in $\Omega$)