Statements (30)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:microprocessor
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gptkbp:application |
power supplies
meter protection switching operations waveform clippers |
gptkbp:breakdown_voltage |
Zener voltage
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gptkbp:category |
two-terminal device
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gptkbp:datasheet_available_from |
manufacturers like Vishay, ON Semiconductor
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gptkbp:discoveredBy |
1934
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gptkbp:exhibits |
gptkb:Zener_effect
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gptkbp:forward_voltage_drop |
~0.7V (silicon)
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gptkbp:function |
maintain constant voltage
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Zener diode
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gptkbp:material |
silicon
germanium |
gptkbp:maximum_power_rating |
varies by model
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gptkbp:namedAfter |
gptkb:Clarence_Melvin_Zener
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gptkbp:operatesIn |
reverse bias
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gptkbp:relatedTo |
avalanche diode
rectifier diode |
gptkbp:reverse_current |
increases sharply at breakdown
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gptkbp:symbol |
diode symbol with bent bar
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gptkbp:type |
gptkb:SMD
gptkb:DO-35 |
gptkbp:used_in |
surge protection
clipping circuits voltage reference |
gptkbp:usedFor |
voltage regulation
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Clarence_Zener
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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