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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:microprocessor
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gptkbp:application
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power supplies
meter protection
switching operations
waveform clippers
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gptkbp:breakdown_voltage
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Zener voltage
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gptkbp:category
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two-terminal device
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gptkbp:datasheet_available_from
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manufacturers like Vishay, ON Semiconductor
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gptkbp:discoveredBy
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1934
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gptkbp:exhibits
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gptkb:Zener_effect
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gptkbp:forward_voltage_drop
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~0.7V (silicon)
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gptkbp:function
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maintain constant voltage
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gptkbp:material
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silicon
germanium
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gptkbp:maximum_power_rating
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varies by model
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gptkbp:namedAfter
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gptkb:Clarence_Melvin_Zener
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gptkbp:operatesIn
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reverse bias
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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avalanche diode
rectifier diode
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gptkbp:reverse_current
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increases sharply at breakdown
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gptkbp:symbol
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diode symbol with bent bar
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:SMD
gptkb:DO-35
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:voltage_reference
surge protection
clipping circuits
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gptkbp:usedFor
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voltage regulation
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Clarence_Zener
gptkb:Schottky_Diodes
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Zener diode
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