DC to Daylight 05: How Zener Diodes Work

In this episode, we explore the Zener diode and the differences between Zener and avalanche action. Both types of Zener diodes are analyzed on a makeshift curve tracer, while we discuss briefly the differences between quantum tunneling and the avalanche effect. Then we go through a basic example of using the Zener as a voltage reference.

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thecurrentsource 5 months ago in reply to wackyvorlon +1

Absolutely. You can use zeners back to back, selecting the appropriate voltage to clip the signal at whatever voltage needed. Good for squaring off an AC signal for zero-crossing detector, or for frequency…

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javagoza 5 months ago

Listening Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Music Video) - YouTube instead of paying attention to the Zener description, sorry
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thecurrentsource 5 months ago in reply to javagoza

Ha, it worked!
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thecurrentsource 5 months ago in reply to javagoza

Ha, it worked!
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javagoza 5 months ago in reply to thecurrentsource

Today I tried again to see the video without Rick and I have to say that I enjoyed it.
Great job. I love the demonstration of how the Zener works that you have done.
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thecurrentsource 5 months ago in reply to javagoza

Thank you. Much appreciated.
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