With a regular diode, current can only flow in one direction. But for the Zener diode, current can flow in both the directions. The zener diode works as if there are two regular diodes in parallel, ...

We always enjoy [w2aew’s] videos, and his latest on zener diodes is no exception. In it, he asserts that all Zener diodes are not created equal. Why? You’ll have to watch the video below to find out.

Suppose the zener diode on the circuit has a breakdown voltage of 10 V. What are the minimum and maximum zener currents? The applied voltage may vary from 20 to 40 V. Ideally, a zener diode acts like ...

The Zener diode leads if directly polarized, as a typical diode. Unlike a typical diode, it also leads if reverse-polarized, but only if the voltage threshold (Vz) is exceeded Like the typical diode, ...

[Afroman] is back again with another great tutorial video on the basics of electronics. This time it’s zener diodes. Page three or four of every ‘beginners guide to electronics’ covers a diode as, “a ...

In this article, we will explore the basic functions of the Zener Diode. This device resembles a compact cylinder, much like the conventional diode, with two terminals at the ends that can be wired or ...

My recent columns discussed the physics and applications of discrete-zener-diode references, and the conclusion they reached is that discrete zener diodes make poor references because of tolerance ...

The circuit was designed to provide a means for measuring the operating voltage of zener diodes before applying on a circuit. Zener Diode – a special kind of diode that permits the flow of current in ...

Nexperia has announced two enhancements to its extensive Zener diode portfolio that eradicate undesirable overswing and noise behaviour – making a major advancement in Zener technology. Firstly, ...