$A$ Zener diode is made by

  • A
    heavily doping both $p$- and $n$-sides of a $p-n$ junction diode
  • B
    heavily doping the $p$-side and lightly doping the $n$-side of a $p-n$ junction diode
  • C
    lightly doping the $p$-side and heavily doping the $n$-side of a $p-n$ junction diode
  • D
    lightly doping both $p$- and $n$-sides of a $p-n$ junction diode

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