Zener diode

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:application power supplies
meter protection
switching operations
waveform clippers
gptkbp:breakdown_voltage Zener voltage
gptkbp:category two-terminal device
gptkbp:datasheet_available_from manufacturers like Vishay, ON Semiconductor
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1934
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:Zener_effect
gptkbp:forward_voltage_drop ~0.7V (silicon)
gptkbp:function maintain constant voltage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zener diode
gptkbp:material silicon
germanium
gptkbp:maximum_power_rating varies by model
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Clarence_Melvin_Zener
gptkbp:operatesIn reverse bias
gptkbp:relatedTo avalanche diode
rectifier diode
gptkbp:reverse_current increases sharply at breakdown
gptkbp:symbol diode symbol with bent bar
gptkbp:type gptkb:SMD
gptkb:DO-35
gptkbp:used_in surge protection
clipping circuits
voltage reference
gptkbp:usedFor voltage regulation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Clarence_Zener
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5