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Part	Manufacturer	Diode Type	Terminal Position	Terminal Form	No. of Terminals	Surface Mount	Package Shape	Package Body Material	Working Test Current	Config	Nominal Reference Voltage	Maximum Forward Voltage (VF)	Technology	Maximum Reverse Current	No. of Elements	Reverse Test Voltage	Package Style (Meter)	Sub-Category	Maximum Voltage Tolerance	Maximum Operating Temperature	Maximum Dynamic Impedance	Minimum Operating Temperature	Terminal Finish	JESD-30 Code	Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	Polarity	Qualification	Maximum Power Dissipation	Additional Features	JESD-609 Code	Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s)	Peak Reflow Temperature (C)	Diode Element Material
BZX84C2V4S-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	2.4 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE		8.33 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
QZX363C5V6-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS	5.6 V		ZENER		4		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %	150 Cel	40 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C33TS-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	33 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	3	23.1 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.06 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
TLC363C20V8-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	20.8 V		ZENER	.00005 uA	3	14 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C3V6S-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	3.6 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5.56 %	150 Cel	90 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
DDZX9697TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	10 V	.9 V	ZENER	.0001 uA	3	7.6 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
DDZX9703TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	16 V	.9 V	ZENER	.00005 uA	3	12.1 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
TBZ363C7V0-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	7 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	BIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3			SILICON
DDZX27DTS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	27 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		2.5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3			SILICON
BZX84C20TS-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	20 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	3	14 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C3V6S-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	3.6 V	.9 V	ZENER	5 uA	2	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5.56 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0		260	SILICON
QZX363C6V8-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS	6.8 V		ZENER		4		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	4.92 %	150 Cel	15 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
DDZX30DS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	30 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		2.5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3			SILICON
DDZX9688TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	4.7 V	.9 V	ZENER	5 uA	3	3 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	4.99 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C5V6TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	5.6 V	.9 V	ZENER	1 uA	3	2 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	7.14 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX8V2CTS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	8.2 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		2.55 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3			SILICON
QZX363C12-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS	12 V		ZENER		4		SMALL OUTLINE		5.39 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C10S-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	10 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE		6 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX8V2CTS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	8.2 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.55 %	150 Cel	8 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C4V3TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	4.3 V	.9 V	ZENER	3 uA	3	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.98 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C18TS-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	18 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	3	12.6 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.41 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C22S-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	22 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE		5.67 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX36TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	36 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.52 %	150 Cel	85 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3	30	260	SILICON
DDZX9691TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	6.2 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3			SILICON
DDZX14TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	10 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	14 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.5 %	150 Cel	16 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3	30	260	SILICON
TBZ363C6V4-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	6.4 V		ZENER	2 uA	3	3 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	BIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C4V3S-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	4.3 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE		6.98 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C3V0TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	3 V	.9 V	ZENER	10 uA	3	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.67 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C30TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	30 V	.9 V	ZENER	.0001 uA	3	21 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.67 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C20TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	20 V	.9 V	ZENER	.0001 uA	3	14 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX9714TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	33 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3			SILICON
DDZX10CTS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	10 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		2.51 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3			SILICON
BZX84C39S-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	39 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	2	27.3 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5.13 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0		260	SILICON
BZX84C13TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	13 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		6.42 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX9693TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	7.5 V	.9 V	ZENER	.0001 uA	3	5.7 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C4V7S-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	4.7 V	.9 V	ZENER	3 uA	2	2 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.38 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0		260	SILICON
DDZX13BTS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	10 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	13 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.56 %	150 Cel	14 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3	30	260	SILICON
TBZ363C20V8	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	20.8 V		ZENER	.1 uA	3	14 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)	R-PDSO-G6		BIDIRECTIONAL		.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C10TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	10 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		6 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C22TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	22 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		5.67 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX30DS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	30 V	.9 V	ZENER	.05 uA	3	23 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	2.5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3			SILICON
DDZX9687TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	4.3 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		4.99 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3		260	SILICON
DDZX22DTS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	22 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.51 %	150 Cel	30 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3	30	260	SILICON
DDZX18CTS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	10 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	18 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.55 %	150 Cel	23 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C16TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	16 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		5.56 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX18CTS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	10 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	18 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		2.55 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3			SILICON
DDZX30DTS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	30 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		2.5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3			SILICON
BZX84C3V0TS-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	3 V	.9 V	ZENER	10 uA	3	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.67 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	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.