GULL WING 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

MMSZ5236BT1

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

7.5 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

6 ohm

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 W

e0

235

SILICON

MMSZ5250B-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

6.2 mA

SINGLE

16.8 mV/Cel

20 V

ZENER

.1 uA

1

15 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

600 ohm

150 Cel

25 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

SILICON

MMSZ5250B-T1

Sangdest Microelectronics (Nanjing)

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

6.2 mA

SINGLE

20 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5 %

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 W

SILICON

MMSZ5250BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

6.2 mA

SINGLE

20 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

25 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMSZ5250BT1

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

6.2 mA

SINGLE

20 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

25 ohm

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 W

e0

30

235

SILICON

MMSZ5251BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5.6 mA

SINGLE

22 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

29 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMSZ5256B

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

4.2 mA

SINGLE

30 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

49 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

MMSZ5259BS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

3.2 mA

SINGLE

39 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

80 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PDZ15BZ

Nexperia

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

15 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

IEC-60134

PZM5.1NB,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

5.1 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5.19 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

SILICON

PZM5.1NB2A

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.1 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.16 %

150 Cel

40 ohm

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.22 W

TO-236

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

PZM5.6NB1

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

1.2 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2.21 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

SILICON

PZM5.6NB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

1.2 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2.14 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

SILICON

PZM5.6NB3

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

1.2 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2.16 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

SILICON

PZM6.8NB,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3 mV/Cel

6.8 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

4.92 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

PZM6.8NB2A

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.06 %

150 Cel

6 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.22 W

TO-236

e3

40

260

SILICON

PZM7.5NB,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

4 mV/Cel

7.5 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5.23 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

PZM7.5NB2A

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

7.5 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.15 %

150 Cel

2 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.22 W

TO-236

e3

SILICON

PZM8.2NB,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

4.6 mV/Cel

8.2 V

ZENER

.7 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5.37 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

PZM8.2NB2A,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

8.2 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

2.08 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.22 W

TO-236

e3

SILICON

PZM9.1NB3,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.5 mV/Cel

9.1 V

ZENER

.5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2.14 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

TO-236

e3

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

RSB18F2T106

ROHM

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1 mA

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

18 V

18 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

10 %

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

.2 W

e3

SILICON

SZBZX84C56ET1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SINGLE

56 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

425 ohm

150 Cel

200 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; UL RECOGNIZED

SZBZX84C5V1ET3G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.1 V

.9 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5.88 %

480 ohm

150 Cel

60 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; UL RECOGNIZED

SZBZX84C5V1LT1

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.1 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

5.88 %

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G3

BIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

e0

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

SZMM3Z7V5T1G

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

.3 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SZMMBZ5225BLT1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

3 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

29 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.225 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SZMMBZ5231BLT3G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

5.1 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.1 %

150 Cel

17 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.225 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZT52-B5V6J

Nexperia

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.6 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

1.96 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.35 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

BZT52-C68J

Nexperia

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SINGLE

79.8 mV/Cel

68 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

47.6 V

SMALL OUTLINE

5.88 %

400 ohm

150 Cel

160 ohm

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.35 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

BZT52B5V6JS-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.6 V

ZENER

.001 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

400 ohm

150 Cel

40 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.2 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

BZT52B5V6JSHE3-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.6 V

ZENER

.001 uA

1

2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

400 ohm

150 Cel

40 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.2 W

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BZT52C6V2S-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

6.2 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.45 %

150 Cel

10 ohm

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

BZX84-B12

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

12 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

25 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C30,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SINGLE

29.4 mV/Cel

30 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

80 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84B12

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

12 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

25 ohm

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

e3

SILICON

BZX84B12-TP

Micro Commercial Components

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

12 V

.9 V

ZENER

.0001 uA

1

8 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 ohm

150 Cel

25 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.35 W

e3

10

260

SILICON

BZX84B4V3-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

4.3 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

2 %

600 ohm

150 Cel

90 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.35 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84C33LT3G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 mA

SINGLE

33 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.06 %

150 Cel

80 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

BZX84C4V7TS-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 3 ELEMENTS

4.7 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

3

2 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

6.38 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

MM3Z11VT1G

Onsemi

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

11 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

1

8 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.45 %

160 ohm

150 Cel

20 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZT52-B12X

Nexperia

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

12 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

1.67 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.35 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

BZV90-C5V6,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

4

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

2.5 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

40 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-G4

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-B6V2,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.7 mV/Cel

6.2 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

10 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

MMSZ4699-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SINGLE

12 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

MMSZ5226C-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

20 mA

SINGLE

-1.881 mV/Cel

3.3 V

ZENER

25 uA

1

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

1600 ohm

150 Cel

28 ohm

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

SILICON

PDZ7.5B,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

4 mV/Cel

7.5 V

ZENER

.5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.15 %

150 Cel

10 ohm

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

DDZ9705-7

Diodes Incorporated

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.05 mA

SINGLE

18 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.5 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.