C BEND Zener Diodes 1,651

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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

1SMB5917BT3

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

79.8 mA

SINGLE

4.7 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

5 ohm

-65 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.55 W

DO-214AA

e0

30

235

SILICON

1SMB5923

Panjit International

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

45.7 mA

SINGLE

8.2 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

4 ohm

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-214AA

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

1SMB5923B-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

45.7 mA

SINGLE

8.2 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

3.5 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.55 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

1SMB5923_R1_00001

Panjit International

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

45.7 mA

SINGLE

8.2 V

ZENER

5 uA

1

6.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

400 ohm

150 Cel

4 ohm

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.5 W

DO-214AA

SILICON

3SMAJ5933B-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

17 mA

SINGLE

22 V

ZENER

.001 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

650 ohm

150 Cel

17.5 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

3 W

DO-214AC

e3

10

260

SILICON

3SMBJ5931B-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20.8 mA

SINGLE

18 V

ZENER

.001 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

650 ohm

150 Cel

12 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

3 W

DO-214AA

e3

10

260

SILICON

BZG03-C180T/R

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

234 mV/Cel

180 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

6.41 %

175 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

DO-214AC

SILICON

BZG03C160-HM3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

160 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

3.95 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZG03C180-TR

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

180 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.41 %

150 Cel

400 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

40

260

SILICON

BZG03C180-TR3

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

180 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.41 %

150 Cel

400 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

40

260

SILICON

BZG03C180TR

Vishay Telefunken

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

ZENER

SMALL OUTLINE

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

Not Qualified

DO-214

e3

SILICON

BZG03C180TR3

Vishay Telefunken

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

180 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

6.41 %

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214

e3

SILICON

BZG03C270-HM3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SINGLE

270 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

AEC-Q101

BZG05C3V6-M3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

60 mA

SINGLE

3.6 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5.56 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

SMBJ5348B-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

125 mA

SINGLE

11 V

ZENER

.005 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

125 ohm

150 Cel

2.5 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

5 W

DO-214AA

e3

10

260

SILICON

SZ1SMA5932BT3G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

18.7 mA

SINGLE

20 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

14 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SZ1SMA5937BT3G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

11.4 mA

SINGLE

33 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

33 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

1SMB5917B

Motorola

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

79.8 mA

SINGLE

4.7 V

ZENER

5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

500 ohm

150 Cel

5 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.83 W

e0

SILICON

SML4741AHE3/5A

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

23 mA

SINGLE

11 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

8 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SML4741AHE3/61

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

23 mA

SINGLE

11 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

8 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SML4741HE3/5A

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

23 mA

SINGLE

11 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

10 %

150 Cel

8 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-214AC

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SML4741HE3/61

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

23 mA

SINGLE

11 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

10 %

150 Cel

8 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-214AC

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

1SMB5934B

Motorola

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

15.6 mA

SINGLE

24 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

700 ohm

150 Cel

19 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.83 W

e0

SILICON

3SMBJ5927B-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

31.2 mA

SINGLE

12 V

ZENER

.001 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

550 ohm

150 Cel

6.5 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

3 W

DO-214AA

e3

10

260

SILICON

BZG03C180-HM3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

180 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

6.41 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

PTZTE2511A

ROHM

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

11 V

ZENER

10 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5.45 %

150 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1 W

HIGH SURGE WITHSTAND LEVEL

e1

SILICON

Z1SMA18

Diotec Semiconductor Ag

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

.9 mV/Cel

18 V

1 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

10 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-50 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1 W

DO-214AC

260

SILICON

1SMA4728_R1_00001

Panjit International

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

76 mA

SINGLE

3.3 V

ZENER

100 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

400 ohm

150 Cel

10 ohm

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1 W

DO-214AC

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

3SMBJ5927BHE3-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

31.2 mA

SINGLE

12 V

1.5 V

ZENER

.001 uA

1

9.1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

550 ohm

150 Cel

6.5 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

3 W

DO-214AA

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZG05C3V9-E3-TR

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

60 mA

SINGLE

3.9 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5.13 %

150 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZG05C3V9-E3-TR3

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

60 mA

SINGLE

3.9 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5.13 %

150 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZG05C6V2-HM3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

35 mA

SINGLE

6.2 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

6.45 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SMBJ5927B-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

31.2 mA

SINGLE

12 V

ZENER

.001 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

550 ohm

150 Cel

6.5 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-214AA

e3

10

260

SILICON

SMBJ5927BE3/TR13

Microchip Technology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

31.2 mA

SINGLE

12 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

6.5 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

TR, 7 INCH: 750

DO-214AA

e3

SILICON

1SMA4741R2

Taiwan Semiconductor

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

23 mA

SINGLE

11 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

8 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.25 W

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

1SMB5929B-13

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

25 mA

SINGLE

15 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

9 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.55 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZG05C5V1-TR3

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

45 mA

SINGLE

5.1 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.88 %

150 Cel

10 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZG05C5V1TR3

Vishay Telefunken

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

45 mA

SINGLE

5.1 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5.88 %

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214

e3

SILICON

BZG05C5V6-HM3-08

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

AEC-Q101

BZG05C5V6-TR3

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

BZG05C5V6TR3

Vishay Telefunken

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

45 mA

SINGLE

5.6 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

7.14 %

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214

e3

SILICON

SMA2EZ12D5-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

41.5 mA

SINGLE

12 V

ZENER

.001 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

700 ohm

150 Cel

4.5 ohm

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

2 W

DO-214AC

e3

10

260

SILICON

SMAZ5V6-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

100 mA

SINGLE

5.6 V

ZENER

.005 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

7.41 %

250 ohm

150 Cel

2 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1 W

DO-214AC

e3

10

260

SILICON

SMB2EZ12D5-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

41.5 mA

SINGLE

12 V

ZENER

.001 uA

1

9.1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

700 ohm

150 Cel

4.5 ohm

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

2 W

DO-214AA

10

260

SILICON

SMBJ5927BHE3-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

31.2 mA

SINGLE

12 V

1.5 V

ZENER

.001 uA

1

9.1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

550 ohm

150 Cel

6.5 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

1.5 W

DO-214AA

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZG03-C100T/R

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

130 mV/Cel

100 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

6 %

175 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

DO-214AC

SILICON

BZG03C10-TR3

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

50 mA

SINGLE

10 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6 %

150 Cel

4 ohm

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

e3

40

260

SILICON

BZG03C100-TR

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

100 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6 %

150 Cel

200 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.25 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AC

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.