What si the difference between Normal PN Junction and Zener diode?

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Accepted Answer

Normal PN junction diode allows current to flow only in one direction, while Zener diode allows current to flow in both directions and also conducts in reverse bias at a specific voltage.

PN junction diode allows current to flow only in one direction, while Zener diode allows current to flow in both directions.
Zener diode has a specific breakdown voltage at which it starts conducting in reverse bias, while PN junction diode does not have this characteristic.
Zener diodes are designed to operate in the breakdown region, while normal PN junction diodes are not.
Zener diodes are commonly used in voltage regulation circuits, while PN junction diodes are used in rectification and switching applications.

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Breakover voltage is known

What si the difference between Normal PN Junction and Zener diode?

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