MELF - Zener Doide is active component or passive component?

Answer Posted / monika

Zener diode is no doubt passive component. normal diode
depending on application may be active or passive. like
when used as switch it is active.tunnel diode is also
active device. zener diode does not require source to
operate.it is definitely passive

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