Zener Diodes

1. Physics
2. Technology
3. Application

1. Physics  

2. Technology  

• low-voltage Zeners (V<5.6V)
  

 

IV characteristics of a low-voltage Zener diode of the type 1N5334, both in alinear and a logartihmic plot. You can click onto the image to see it on a larger scale.

3. Application  

• voltage regulation
  Since the voltage drop over the diode is constant for a constant reverse current, it can be used as a voltage reference element.

Responsible for these pages: U. Zimmermann