Zener Diode

Important things to be noted

 Zener diode has a potential that can be controlled by adding or subtracting the impurities.
 Zener diodes have the potentials of 1.8 V to 200 V with power ratings from 0.25 W to 50 W.
 Single zener is a two-directional device.
 The schematic symbol for a zener is
 Power rating of a zener diode can be calculated using the following equation :

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Characteristics of zener diode
Zener voltage

Test voltage

Maximum reverse current

Characteristics of zener with

10 V 500 mW rating

Maximum regulator current

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Test current
Zener potential with respect to changes in
temperature

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Zener as a voltage regulator

If Vin > Vz then

V = Vin - Vz

V = Vin

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References
Boylestad, R. L., & Nashelsky, L. (2013). Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th ed.). Pearson.
Gates, E. D. (2011). Introduction to Electronics (6th ed.). Delmar Cengage Learning.

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