RECTANGULAR Zener Diodes 2,400+

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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

MMSZ4700T1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SINGLE

13 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMSZ5228B

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

3.9 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

23 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

MMSZ5253B

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

25 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

35 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

MMSZ56T1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SINGLE

56 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

200 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZM4.7NB2A

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

4.7 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.15 %

150 Cel

50 ohm

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.22 W

TO-236

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

SZMM5Z7V5T1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

7.5 V

.9 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

160 ohm

150 Cel

15 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SZMMSZ16T1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

16 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

40 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SZMMSZ4711T1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SINGLE

27 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SZMMSZ5266BT1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1.8 mA

SINGLE

68 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

230 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZG03C27-M3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

25 mA

SINGLE

27 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

7.04 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

10

260

SILICON

BZG05C5V6-M3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

45 mA

SINGLE

5.6 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

7.14 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZG05C5V6TR

Temic Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

2.8 mV/Cel

ZENER

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

400 ohm

150 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

SILICON

BZG05C5V6-TR

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

45 mA

SINGLE

5.6 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

7.14 %

150 Cel

7 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZT52C5V6-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

.6 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

.1 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

400 ohm

150 Cel

40 ohm

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

BZX384-C10

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

10 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

150 ohm

-65 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX384C10

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

10 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

SILICON

BZX584C15-V-G-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

15 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

10 ohm

R-PDSO-F2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

SILICON

BZX84-C2V7,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

2.7 V

ZENER

20 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

100 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84B3V3-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

3.3 V

.9 V

ZENER

5 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

600 ohm

150 Cel

95 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.35 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84B5V6LYFHT116

ROHM

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.1 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

1.96 %

150 Cel

40 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZX84C24-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

24 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.79 %

150 Cel

70 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C5V1LT1

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.1 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.88 %

150 Cel

60 ohm

-65 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

e0

30

235

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

DZ9F3V6S92-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

3.6 V

ZENER

10 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

1000 ohm

150 Cel

100 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

MM3Z7V5T1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

7.5 V

.9 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.04 %

160 ohm

150 Cel

15 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMBZ5234BLT1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

6.2 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

7 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMSZ4684-E3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SINGLE

3.3 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

MMSZ5230B-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

4.7 V

ZENER

5 uA

1

2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

1900 ohm

150 Cel

19 ohm

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

MMSZ5252BT1

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5.2 mA

SINGLE

24 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

33 ohm

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 W

e0

235

SILICON

MMSZ5252B-T1

Sangdest Microelectronics (Nanjing)

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5.2 mA

SINGLE

24 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 W

SILICON

PDZ5.1B-QX

Nexperia

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

.3 mV/Cel

5.1 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

1.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

250 ohm

150 Cel

60 ohm

R-PDSO-G2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.4 W

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

PDZ5.1B-QZ

Nexperia

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

.3 mV/Cel

5.1 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

1.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

250 ohm

150 Cel

60 ohm

R-PDSO-G2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.4 W

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

SMBJ5927B

Microchip Technology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

J BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

31.2 mA

SINGLE

12 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-J2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

DO-214AA

e0

20

235

SILICON

SZMM5Z5V6T1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

200 ohm

150 Cel

40 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SZMMSZ5229BT1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

4.3 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

22 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

Z1SMA33TRTB

Fagor Electronica S Coop

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

25 mA

SINGLE

33 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.06 %

175 Cel

15 ohm

-65 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

3.25 W

DO-214AC

e3

SILICON

1SMA5928R3G

Taiwan Semiconductor

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

28.8 mA

SINGLE

13 V

ZENER

.5 uA

1

9.9 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

550 ohm

150 Cel

7 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.5 W

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

1SMB5915B-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

96.1 mA

SINGLE

3.9 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

7.5 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

3 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZD27C36PWH

Taiwan Semiconductor

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

10 mA

SINGLE

.12 mV/Cel

36 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

27 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

1000 ohm

175 Cel

40 ohm

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-F2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1 W

SILICON

BZG03-C240

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SINGLE

312 mV/Cel

240 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.79 %

175 Cel

850 ohm

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

DO-214AC

SILICON

BZG03C240

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SINGLE

240 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.79 %

150 Cel

850 ohm

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

40

260

SILICON

BZT52-B15J

Nexperia

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

15 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.35 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

BZT52C3V9LP-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

BOTTOM

NO LEAD

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.9 V

ZENER

1

CHIP CARRIER

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.13 %

150 Cel

90 ohm

-65 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

R-PBCC-N2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e4

30

260

SILICON

BZT52C5V1T-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.1 V

ZENER

.002 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.88 %

480 ohm

175 Cel

60 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

BZT52C6V8-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

4.5 mV/Cel

6.8 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

4 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5.88 %

80 ohm

150 Cel

15 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.37 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C12TS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

12 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

3

8 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

5.39 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C8V2LYFHT116

ROHM

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

6.1 mV/Cel

8.2 V

ZENER

.7 uA

1

5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

6.1 %

150 Cel

15 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

DZ23C18-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

18 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.41 %

150 Cel

50 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

30

260

SILICON

MM3Z5V1B

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.1 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

56 ohm

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

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.