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Part RoHS Manufacturer Diode Type Terminal Position Terminal Form No. of Terminals Surface Mount Package Shape Package Body Material Working Test Current Config Maximum Voltage Temperature Coefficient Nominal Reference Voltage Maximum Output Current Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation Maximum Forward Voltage (VF) Nominal Breakdown Voltage Maximum Reverse Recovery Time Technology Maximum Reverse Current No. of Elements Reverse Test Voltage Package Style (Meter) Sub-Category Maximum Voltage Tolerance Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage Maximum Knee Impedance Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum Dynamic Impedance Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Polarity Case Connection Qualification Maximum Power Dissipation Additional Features JEDEC-95 Code Maximum Clamping Voltage Minimum Breakdown Voltage Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Forward Current JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Diode Element Material Maximum Breakdown Voltage Reference Standard

AZ23C4V3-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

4.3 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.3 W

e3

SILICON

BZB984-C3V3,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

3.3 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

95 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-F3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.425 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV49-C10

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

SINGLE

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

8 mV/Cel

10 V

ZENER

.2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

Tin (Sn)

R-PSSO-F3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1 W

TO-243AA

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-A16,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

16 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

1 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

TO-236AB

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

BZX84-A6V2,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

6.2 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

1 %

150 Cel

10 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-B3V9,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

3.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

90 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-B8V2,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

6.2 mV/Cel

8.2 V

ZENER

.7 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

15 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C3V9,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

3.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

90 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C47,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SINGLE

51.8 mV/Cel

47 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

170 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84B10-V-GS08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

10 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZX84B10VLT116

ROHM

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

8 mV/Cel

10 V

ZENER

.2 uA

1

7 V

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BZX84B10VLYT116

ROHM

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

8 mV/Cel

10 V

ZENER

.2 uA

1

7 V

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

SILICON

BZX84B3V3-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

-.3 mV/Cel

3.3 V

ZENER

5 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

600 ohm

150 Cel

95 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

SILICON

BZX84B3V3-HE3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.3 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

95 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.3 W

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZX84B3V9-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

3.9 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

600 ohm

150 Cel

90 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.35 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84B3V9-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

-.3 mV/Cel

3.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

600 ohm

150 Cel

90 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

SILICON

BZX84B3V9-E3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

-.3 mV/Cel

3.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

600 ohm

150 Cel

90 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

SILICON

BZX84B3V9-G3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.9 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.3 W

e3

SILICON

BZX84B3V9-G3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.9 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.3 W

e3

SILICON

BZX84B3V9-HE3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.9 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

90 ohm

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.3 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZX84B3V9-HE3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.9 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

90 ohm

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.3 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZX84B3V9Q-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

3.9 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

600 ohm

150 Cel

90 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZX84B7V5-GS08

Vishay Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

7.5 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

e3

SILICON

BZX84C10LT1

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

10 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

-65 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

e0

30

235

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

BZX84C22-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

22 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.67 %

150 Cel

55 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C2V4LYT116

ROHM

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

2.4 V

ZENER

50 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

8.33 %

150 Cel

100 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

SILICON

BZX84C3V3-V

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.3 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

e3

SILICON

BZX84C6V2LYFHT116

ROHM

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.8 mV/Cel

6.2 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

4 V

SMALL OUTLINE

6.45 %

150 Cel

10 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

CMPZDA47VTR

Central Semiconductor

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

47 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.38 %

175 Cel

170 ohm

-65 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn80Pb20)

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.35 W

e0

SILICON

DZ23C15-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.12 %

150 Cel

30 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBZ27VDA-HE3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

27 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

.225 W

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

MMBZ5223B-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

2.7 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

4.99 %

150 Cel

30 ohm

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

40

260

SILICON

MMBZ5230B-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

4.7 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

4.99 %

150 Cel

19 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

40

260

SILICON

MMBZ5246BLT1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

7.8 mA

SINGLE

16 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

17 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBZ5258B

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3.4 mA

SINGLE

36 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

70 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

e3

SILICON

MMBZ5258B-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3.4 mA

SINGLE

36 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

70 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBZ5258B-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3.4 mA

SINGLE

36 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

70 ohm

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.225 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

MMBZ5258B-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3.4 mA

SINGLE

36 V

1.2 V

ZENER

.0001 uA

1

27 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

700 ohm

150 Cel

70 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.35 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

MMBZ5258BLT1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3.4 mA

SINGLE

36 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

70 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBZ5258BT-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3.4 mA

SINGLE

36 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

70 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.15 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBZ5258BW-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3.4 mA

SINGLE

36 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

70 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZM5.1NB,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

5.1 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5.19 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

SILICON

PZM5.1NB2A

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.1 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.16 %

150 Cel

40 ohm

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.22 W

TO-236

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

PZM5.6NB1

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

1.2 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2.21 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

SILICON

PZM5.6NB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

1.2 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2.14 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

SILICON

PZM5.6NB3

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

1.2 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2.16 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

SILICON

PZM6.8NB,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3 mV/Cel

6.8 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

4.92 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

PZM6.8NB2A

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.06 %

150 Cel

6 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.22 W

TO-236

e3

40

260

SILICON

Zener Diodes

Zener diodes are electronic components that are designed to operate in the reverse breakdown region of their P-N junction, providing a stable and predictable voltage output. They are commonly used in electronic circuits as voltage regulators, voltage references, and surge protectors.

Zener diodes operate based on the properties of their P-N junction, which is designed to have a narrow depletion region and a low breakdown voltage. When a reverse voltage is applied to the diode, the depletion region widens, allowing a small reverse current to flow. As the voltage across the diode increases, the reverse current increases exponentially, maintaining a stable voltage across the diode.

Zener diodes offer several advantages over other types of voltage regulators, such as simplicity, low cost, and high efficiency. They do not require any external components, such as capacitors or inductors, and they can provide a stable output voltage over a wide range of input voltages and temperatures.

Zener diodes are commonly used in electronic circuits that require a stable voltage source, such as power supplies, battery chargers, and voltage regulators. They come in different package sizes and voltage ratings, depending on the application and the required performance.