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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
BZX84C8V2TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	8.2 V	.9 V	ZENER	.0007 uA	3	5 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.1 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
QZX363C20-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS	20 V		ZENER		4		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C6V8S-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	6.8 V	.9 V	ZENER	2 uA	2	4 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5.88 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0		260	SILICON
BZX84C3V9S-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	3.9 V	.9 V	ZENER	3 uA	2	1 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
DDZX9709TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	24 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3			SILICON
DDZX9701TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	14 V	.9 V	ZENER	.00005 uA	3	10.6 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
BZX84C2V7S-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	2.7 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE		7.41 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX9699TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	12 V	.9 V	ZENER	.00005 uA	3	9.1 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
BZX84C13S-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	13 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	2	8 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.42 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0		260	SILICON
TBZ363C5V5-7	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		BIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX9700TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	13 V	.9 V	ZENER	.00005 uA	3	9.8 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
BZX84C5V1TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	5.1 V	.9 V	ZENER	2 uA	3	2 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5.88 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX9690TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	5.6 V	.9 V	ZENER	2 uA	3	4 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
BZX84C9V1S-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	9.1 V	.9 V	ZENER	.5 uA	2	6 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.08 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0		260	SILICON
DDZX9691TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	6.2 V	.9 V	ZENER	1 uA	3	5 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
DDZX9698TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	11 V	.9 V	ZENER	.00005 uA	3	8.4 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
BZX84C3V3TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	3.3 V	.9 V	ZENER	5 uA	3	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.06 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
QZX363C20-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS	20 V		ZENER		4		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %	150 Cel	55 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C3V3TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	3.3 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		6.06 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
TBZ363C20V8-7	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	R-PDSO-G6		BIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C9V1TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	9.1 V	.9 V	ZENER	.0005 uA	3	6 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.08 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C9V1TS-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	9.1 V	.9 V	ZENER	.5 uA	3	6 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.08 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C2V4S-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	2.4 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	8.33 %	150 Cel	100 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C4V3TS-7-F	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	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C20S-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	20 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	6 %	150 Cel	55 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C36S-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	36 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE		5.56 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX9715TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	36 V	.9 V	ZENER	.00005 uA	3	27.3 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
BZX84C30S-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	30 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	2	21 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.67 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0		260	SILICON
TLC363C6V4-7	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	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX10CTS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	10 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.51 %	150 Cel	8 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3	30	260	SILICON
DDZX9684TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	3.3 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		5.15 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3			SILICON
DDZX6V2BTS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	6.2 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		2.53 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3			SILICON
DDZX9696TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	9.1 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3			SILICON
BZX84C15TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	15 V	.9 V	ZENER	.0001 uA	3	10.5 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	6.12 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C27S-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	27 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE		7.04 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C24TS-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	24 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	3	16.8 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5.79 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C18S-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	18 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	6.41 %	150 Cel	45 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
DDZX9689TS-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	5.1 V	.9 V	ZENER	5 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
BZX84C2V4TS-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	2.4 V	.9 V	ZENER	50 uA	3	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	8.33 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C15S-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	15 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE		6.12 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
DDZX15TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	10 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	15 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		2.54 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3			SILICON
BZX84C22TS-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	22 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	3	15.4 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5.67 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3	30	260	SILICON
DDZX43TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	43 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W	LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT	e3			SILICON
BZX84C5V1S-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	5.1 V	.9 V	ZENER	2 uA	2	2 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Other Diodes	5.88 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0		260	SILICON
DDZX9707TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	20 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e3			SILICON
TBZ363C6V4	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	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)	R-PDSO-G6		BIDIRECTIONAL		.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C5V6TS-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS	5.6 V		ZENER		3		SMALL OUTLINE		7.14 %	150 Cel		-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-G6		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W		e0			SILICON
BZX84C22S-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS	22 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5.67 %	150 Cel	55 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.