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 Zener diodes are used in Voltage stabilizers (or) shunt regulators

 Used in Surge suppression circuitry for device protection

 Used in Over voltage protection circuits.

 Zener diodes are used in clipping and clamping circuits especially peak clippers .

 They are used as Reference elements.

 Used in switching applications.
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