The Zener regulator circuit in Figure Q1 has the following values: R₁ = 0.22 kn, Zener voltage, V₂ = 8 V and the maximum power rating of the Zener diode is 400 mW. In order to maintain this regulator circuit with load voltage, V₁ at 8 V and not exceed the maximum power rating of the Zener diode; determine the: (a) minimum input voltage, Vimin (b) maximum input voltage, Vi max

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Q1 The Zener regulator circuit in Figure Q1 has the following values: R₁ = 0.22 kn, Zener
voltage, V₂ = 8 V and the maximum power rating of the Zener diode is 400 mW. In order to
maintain this regulator circuit with load voltage, V₁ at 8 V and not exceed the maximum power
rating of the Zener diode; determine the:
(a) minimum input voltage, Vi min
(b) maximum input voltage, Vimax
Transcribed Image Text:Q1 The Zener regulator circuit in Figure Q1 has the following values: R₁ = 0.22 kn, Zener voltage, V₂ = 8 V and the maximum power rating of the Zener diode is 400 mW. In order to maintain this regulator circuit with load voltage, V₁ at 8 V and not exceed the maximum power rating of the Zener diode; determine the: (a) minimum input voltage, Vi min (b) maximum input voltage, Vimax
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