Appearance And Characteristics Of Zener Diode

Appearance and characteristics of zener diode

Zener diodes, also known as zener diodes abroad, use the reverse breakdown characteristics (avalanche phenomenon) of silicon diodes to stabilize the DC voltage, and determine the voltage stabilization value based on the breakdown voltage. Therefore, it should be noted that zener diodes are subjected to a reverse bias voltage. Zener diodes are mainly used in voltage reference circuits or overvoltage protection circuits in regulated power supplies