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Zener Diodes
Zener Diodes
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ZENER DIODES
BUCOY, CHARLIE JR. P.
BSMAR-2E
MARCH 05, 2021
Zener Diodes – Background
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Special type of diode
Permeable effect to conduct
backward flowing of voltage
ZENER DIODE
ZENER EFFECT
Voltage Regulation
Meter Protection
Shunt Regulation
Wave Shaping
USAGE
• Less expensive than other diodes.
• Ability to shift voltage.
• Easily compatible and obtainable across systems.
• High-performance standard.
• Protection from over-voltage.
• Ability to regulate and stabilize circuit voltage.
• Greater control overflowing current.
• Usable in smaller circuits
ADVANTAGES
Zener diodes cancel out voltages by applying even larger voltages in
the reverse direction, wasting electricity in the process.
Additionally, Zener diodes have a relatively poor regulation ratio and
are generally not as good as transistors.
DISADVANTAGES
It cannot be used for large load current. It has poor efficiency for heavy
loads because a considerable amount of power is wasted in zener
resistance (R2) and series resistor (RS) in comparison with load power.
The DC output voltage slightly changes due to zener resistance.
LIMITATIONS
http://www.learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/How-to-test-a-zener-diode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of86B18H4c8&t=30s
HOW TO TEST
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zener_effect
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalanche_breakdown
#:~:text=Avalanche%20breakdown%20(or%20“the%20avalanche,a%20type%
20of%20electron%20avalanche
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https://www.elprocus.com/what-is-zener-breakdown-and-avalanche-breakdow
n-and-their-differences/
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