6 Zener Diodes 609

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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

DDZX9712TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

28 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

SILICON

BZX84C5V6S-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

1 uA

2

2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

7.14 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

260

SILICON

BZX84C2V7S-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

2.7 V

.9 V

ZENER

20 uA

2

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

7.41 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

260

SILICON

TLC363C5V5-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

5.5 V

ZENER

1 uA

3

2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

DDZX9716TS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

39 V

.9 V

ZENER

.00005 uA

3

29.6 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

QZX363C15-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

15 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

6.12 %

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

DDZX9686TS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

3.9 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5.13 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

260

SILICON

BZX84C36TS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

36 V

.9 V

ZENER

.0001 uA

3

25.2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5.56 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

BZX84C8V2S-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

8.2 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.1 %

150 Cel

15 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

TBZ363C5V5-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

5.5 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

BIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

BZX84C6V8TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5.88 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

DDZX9683TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

3 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

SILICON

TLC363C6V4-7-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

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C3V9S-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

3.9 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

5.13 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

BZX84C9V1S-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

9.1 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

6.08 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

DDZX9700TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

13 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

SILICON

QZX363C15-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

15 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.12 %

150 Cel

30 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C8V2TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

8.2 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

6.1 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

BZX84C3V6TS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

3.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

5 uA

3

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5.56 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

BZX84C4V7S-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

4.7 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

6.38 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

DDZX30DTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

30 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.5 %

150 Cel

55 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

e3

30

260

SILICON

DDZX9712TS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

28 V

.9 V

ZENER

.00005 uA

3

21.2 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

DDZX9708TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

22 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

SILICON

DDZX9709TS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

24 V

.9 V

ZENER

.00005 uA

3

18.2 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

BZX84C16TS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

16 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

3

11.2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5.56 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C3V0TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

3 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

6.67 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

BZX84C18TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

18 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

6.41 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

BZX84C9V1S-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

9.1 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.08 %

150 Cel

15 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

TBZ363C6V4-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

6.4 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

SILICON

BZX84C24TS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

24 V

.9 V

ZENER

.0001 uA

3

16.8 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5.79 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

DDZX5V6BTS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

5.6 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

BZX84C30S-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.67 %

150 Cel

80 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C7V5S-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

7.5 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

6.04 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

BZX84C4V3TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

4.3 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

6.98 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

DDZX5V6BTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.5 %

150 Cel

11 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

e3

30

260

SILICON

TBZ363C20V8-7-F

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

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

DDZX27DTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

27 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.5 %

150 Cel

45 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

e3

30

260

SILICON

TLC363C5V5-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

5.5 V

ZENER

1 uA

3

2 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

BZX84C15TS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

15 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

3

10.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

6.12 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

DDZX16TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

10 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

16 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

BZX84C6V2S-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.2 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

6.45 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

BZX84C6V8TS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

.9 V

ZENER

2 uA

3

4 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5.88 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

QZX363C12-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

12 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.39 %

150 Cel

25 ohm

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C36S-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

36 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

25.2 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

DDZX33TS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

33 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.5 %

150 Cel

75 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C22TS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

22 V

.9 V

ZENER

.0001 uA

3

15.4 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5.67 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

DDZX36TS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

36 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

2.52 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

e3

SILICON

BZX84C4V7S-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

4.7 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.38 %

150 Cel

80 ohm

-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.