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Use the mesh-current method to find the power dissipated in the 15 ohm resistor in the circuit.

 

 

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Question 3  (IEIIQ16)

A 3 W rated Zener diode is used in a shunt voltage regulator circuit to supply a dc output of 12 V to a variable load with a minimum resistance of 240 Ω. The supply voltage varies between 20 V and 24 V.

3.1    Draw the circuit diagram.

3.2    Calculate the range of series resistance that may safely be used in this circuit. Select a single suitable standard value.

3.3    Calculate the maximum power rating required for the series resistor.

 

Question 4  (IEIIQ17)

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

Question 1

A simple Zener diode shunt voltage regulator is to supply 12 V to a load which normally draws a load current which varies from 0 to 50 mA. The input voltage varies between 15 V and 18 V.

1.1 Calculate the maximum rated current value of a Zener device to be used.

1.2 Calculate the minimum power for the Zener that could be used safely.

1.3 If a 5 W rated Zener were to be used, calculate the range of possible RS. values and hence suggest a suitable standard E12 resistor value.

1.4 State four (4) conditions under which a Zener diode dissipates minimum power in a regulator circuit.

 

Question 2 (IEIIQ15)

A 2.5 W Zener diode is used in a simple Zener shunt voltage-regulator to supply 5.1 V to a load which normally draws a load current varying from 0 to 125 mA. The input voltage varies between 8 V and 9.5 V

2.1 Give two (2) reasons for the inclusion of the series resistor in the Zener-regulator circuit.

2.2 Calculate the range of series resistance that may safely be used in this circuit.

2.3 Select a single suitable standard E12 resistor value and give its colour code with 1 % tolerance.

Question 5  (IEIIQ18)

A simple Zener shunt voltage regulator is to supply a 10 V to load of 100 mA, the input supply voltage varies between 15 V and 20 V.

5.1    Draw the circuit diagram.

5.2    Calculate the minimum power for the Zener that could be used safely in this circuit.

5.3    Using a Zener diode with a power rating of twice this minimum value.

5.4    Calculate the range of series resistance that may safely be used in this circuit and suggested a suitable standard resistance value.

Question 6  (IEIIQ19)

A voltage regulator is required to provide a regulated terminal voltage of 25 V at a maximum load of 150 mA. The input volage varies between 50 V and 75 V dc.

6.1    Calculate the minimum power for the Zener that could be used safely in this circuit.

6.2    If a 30 W rated Zener is used, calculate the range of possible series resistance, RS. values and suggest a suitable standard E12 resistor value.

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