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A simple Zener voltage regulator is required to provide a steady regulated

output voltage of 10 V under a maximum load of 80 mA, while the input

voltage to the regulator varies between 12 V and 14 V.

17.1 Calculate the maximum rated current value of a Zener diode to be

used

17.2 Calculate the minimum power for the Zener that could be used

safely.

17.3 If a 5 W rated Zener were to be used in this circuit:

(i) Calculate the maximum rated current value of a Zener device

to be used

(ii) Calculate the range of possible RS. limiting resistor values.

(iii) Suggest a suitable standard E12 resistor value

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