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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

MMBZ5251BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5.6 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

22 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

17 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

MMBZ5256BS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

4.2 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5245BTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

8.5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

15 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

3

11 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5234BTS-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

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5221BS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

2.4 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5240BTS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

10 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5236BTS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

7.5 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

3

6 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBZ5223BTS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

2.7 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

4.99 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5239BS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

9.1 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

2

7 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5239BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

9.1 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

2

7 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

MMBZ5245BS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

8.5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

16 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5227BTS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

3.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

15 uA

3

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5228BTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

3.9 V

.9 V

ZENER

10 uA

3

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

4.99 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

260

SILICON

MMBZ5238BTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

8.7 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

3

6.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

260

SILICON

MMBZ5229BTS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

4.3 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

4.99 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5246BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

7.8 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

16 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

12 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

MMBZ5259BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3.2 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

39 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

30 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

MMBZ5240BTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

10 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

3

8 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

260

SILICON

MMBZ5230BTS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

4.7 V

.9 V

ZENER

5 uA

3

2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5245BTS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

8.5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

15 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

3

11 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5228BTS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

3.9 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

4.99 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5235BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

2

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

MMBZ5254BTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

27 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

3

21 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

260

SILICON

MMBZ5223BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

2.7 V

.9 V

ZENER

75 uA

2

1 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

MMBZ5251BS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5.6 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

22 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

29 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5226BTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

3.3 V

.9 V

ZENER

25 uA

3

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

4.99 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

260

SILICON

MMBZ5226BTS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

3.3 V

.9 V

ZENER

25 uA

3

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5238BS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

8.7 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5233BS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5225BTS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

3 V

.9 V

ZENER

50 uA

3

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5259BTS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3.2 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

39 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

3

30 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5232BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

5 uA

2

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

MMBZ5232BS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

11 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5248BS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

7 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

18 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

14 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5233BS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

SILICON

MMBZ5255BS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

4.5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

28 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

21 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5240BS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5227BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

3.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

15 uA

2

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

MMBZ5234BTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

6.2 V

.9 V

ZENER

5 uA

3

4 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5256BS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

4.2 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

30 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

23 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5221BS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

2.4 V

.9 V

ZENER

100 uA

2

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5221BTS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

2.4 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5230BTS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

4.7 V

.9 V

ZENER

5 uA

3

2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

4.99 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

260

SILICON

MMBZ5234BS-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.2 V

.9 V

ZENER

5 uA

2

4 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5226BS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

3.3 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

28 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5252BTS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5.2 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

24 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

3

18 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBZ5251BTS-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5.6 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

22 V

ZENER

3

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

MMBZ5232BTS

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

5 uA

3

3 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G6

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

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.