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How is a Zener Diode Fabricated? - Physics

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How is a Zener diode fabricated?

Write two important considerations used while fabricating a Zener diode.

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उत्तर १

A Zener diode is fabricated by heavily doping both p and n sides of the junction

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उत्तर २

Two important considerations while fabricating a Zener diode are as follows:
(i) The Zener diode should be fabricated by heavily doping both and n junctions.
(ii) Proper wafer-handling devices must be used to avoid contamination, which may affect the quality and stability of the diode.

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