Zener Diode Explained | How Zener Diodes Work

In this video is presented how a Zener Diode is working and what are the most important Datasheet parameters to take in consideration when designing an electronic circuit.

Zener Diodes are usually operating in reverse bias region, unlike regular rectifier diodes that can only be forward biased. It is designed to conduct current in reverse when the Zener Voltage is reached or exceeded.

Zener Diodes are standing at the base of modern electronic devices and circuits like voltage regulator/stabilization circuits, overvoltage protection circuits, etc. Therefore it is important to know how to use one and to know why leakage current, power dissipation, case package, temperature coefficient, etc. are important when building your device.

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