Category: Z Term: Zener Diode
Description: Also sometimes called avalanche
diode or Zener. A semiconductor diode (usually
silicon) specially fabricated to take advantage of
the effects of avalanche breakdown. It is available
in a wide variety of configurations and ratings; it
is commonly used as a voltage regulating device
in low-voltage power supplies.
Date: Aug 25, 2009
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