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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	Maximum Voltage Temperature Coefficient	Nominal Reference Voltage	Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation	Maximum Forward Voltage (VF)	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	Qualification	Maximum Power Dissipation	Additional Features	JEDEC-95 Code	Minimum Breakdown Voltage	JESD-609 Code	Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s)	Peak Reflow Temperature (C)	Diode Element Material	Maximum Breakdown Voltage	Reference Standard
BZT52-C15X	Nexperia	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	13 mV/Cel	14.7 V			ZENER	.05 uA	1	10.5 V	SMALL OUTLINE		6.12 %		110 ohm	150 Cel	15 ohm	-55 Cel	TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.35 W				e3	30	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101; IEC-60134
BZT52C3V9-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	0 mV/Cel	3.9 V			ZENER	3 uA	1	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE		5.13 %		600 ohm	150 Cel	90 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.37 W	HIGH RELIABILITY			e3	30	260	SILICON
BZT52-C5V1J	Nexperia	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	1.2 mV/Cel	5.1 V			ZENER	2 uA	1	2 V	SMALL OUTLINE		5.88 %		480 ohm	150 Cel	60 ohm	-55 Cel	TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.35 W				e3	30	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101; IEC-60134
BZT52C5V1-13-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	1.2 mV/Cel	5.1 V			ZENER	2 uA	1	2 V	SMALL OUTLINE		5.88 %		480 ohm	150 Cel	60 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.37 W	HIGH RELIABILITY			e3	30	260	SILICON
MM3Z6V8T1G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		6.8 V		.9 V	ZENER	2 uA	1	4 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5.88 %		160 ohm	150 Cel	15 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.3 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84-B5V6,215	NXP Semiconductors	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	2.5 mV/Cel	5.6 V			ZENER	1 uA	1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2 %			150 Cel	40 ohm	-65 Cel	TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.25 W		TO-236AB		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C6V2W-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		6.2 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	6.45 %			125 Cel	10 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
MMSZ5245B-HE3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	8.5 mA	SINGLE		15 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %			150 Cel	16 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.5 W				e3			SILICON		AEC-Q101
BZG03C24-M3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	25 mA	SINGLE		24 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		5.79 %			150 Cel		-65 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn)	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		1.25 W	HIGH RELIABILITY	DO-214AC		e3	10	260	SILICON
BZX84C36-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SINGLE		36 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5.56 %			150 Cel	90 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY			e3	30	260	SILICON
MMSZ5252BS-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	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	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84C12S-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	6	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS		12 V			ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5.39 %			150 Cel	25 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G6	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX384C15-E3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		15 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %			150 Cel	30 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.2 W				e3			SILICON
BZX84B5V6LT1G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		5.6 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	1.96 %			150 Cel	40 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.25 W		TO-236AB		e3	30	260	SILICON		UL RECOGNIZED
MM3Z4V7ST1G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		4.7 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.15 %			150 Cel	80 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.3 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
MMSZ4694T1G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SINGLE		8.2 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
BZX84-C6V8,235	NXP Semiconductors	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	4.5 mV/Cel	6.8 V			ZENER	2 uA	1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %			150 Cel	15 ohm	-65 Cel	TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.25 W		TO-236AB		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX384C15-G3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		15 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %			150 Cel		-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.2 W				e3	10	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101
BZX84C39LT1G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SINGLE		39 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5.1 %			150 Cel	130 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.25 W		TO-236AB		e3	30	260	SILICON		UL RECOGNIZED
BZX84C8V2W-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		8.2 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	6.1 %			125 Cel	15 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.2 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
MM3Z8V2ST1G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		8.2 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.08 %			150 Cel	15 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.3 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
1SMA5921BT3	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	55.1 mA	SINGLE		6.8 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %			150 Cel	200 ohm		Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.5 W				e0	30	235	SILICON
1SMA5933BT3G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	17 mA	SINGLE		22 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %			150 Cel	17.5 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.5 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
SZBZX84C5V1LT3G	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	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.25 W		TO-236AB		e3	30	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101
SZ1SMA5933BT3G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	17 mA	SINGLE		22 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %			150 Cel	17.5 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.5 W				e3	30	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101
SZMMSZ4690ET3G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SINGLE		5.6 V		.9 V	ZENER	10 uA	1	4 V	SMALL OUTLINE		5 %			150 Cel		-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.5 W				e3	30	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101
1SMB5926BT3G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	L BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	34.1 mA	SINGLE		11 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %			150 Cel	5.5 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-L2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.55 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
MMSZ5230B-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SINGLE		4.7 V		.9 V	ZENER	5 uA	1	2 V	SMALL OUTLINE		5 %		1900 ohm	150 Cel	19 ohm	-65 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn)	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.37 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
BZT52C15T-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	FLAT	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	13 mV/Cel	15 V			ZENER	.1 uA	1	10.5 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	6.12 %		200 ohm	150 Cel	30 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-F2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.3 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
SZBZX84B6V2LT1G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		6.2 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	1.94 %			150 Cel	10 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.25 W		TO-236AB		e3	30	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101
1SMA5927-AU_R1_000A1	Panjit International	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	31.2 mA	SINGLE		12 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %			150 Cel		-55 Cel		R-PDSO-C2		UNIDIRECTIONAL		1.5 W		DO-214AC			NOT SPECIFIED	NOT SPECIFIED	SILICON		AEC-Q101
BZG03C150G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		150 V	600 W		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	8 %	110 V		150 Cel	300 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	1.5 W			138 V	e3	30	260	SILICON	156 V
BZX384C15-HE3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		15 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %			150 Cel	30 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.2 W				e3			SILICON		AEC-Q101
BZX84-C2V4,215	NXP Semiconductors	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	0 mV/Cel	2.4 V			ZENER	50 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
BZX84C10VLFHT116	ROHM	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		10 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		6 %			150 Cel				R-PDSO-G3		UNIDIRECTIONAL		.25 W	HIGH RELIABILITY				10	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101
SZBZX84C5V6ET1G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		5.6 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		7.14 %		400 ohm	150 Cel	40 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.25 W		TO-236AB		e3	30	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101; UL RECOGNIZED
1SMA5922-AU_R1_000A1	Panjit International	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	50 mA	SINGLE		7.5 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %			150 Cel		-55 Cel		R-PDSO-C2		UNIDIRECTIONAL		1.5 W		DO-214AC			NOT SPECIFIED	NOT SPECIFIED	SILICON		AEC-Q101
BZD27C5V1P-E3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	FLAT	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	100 mA	SINGLE		5.1 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		5.88 %			150 Cel		-55 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn)	R-PDSO-F2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.8 W		DO-219AB		e3	30	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101
DDZ9689-7	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.05 mA	SINGLE		5.1 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
1SMA5926R3G	Taiwan Semiconductor	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	34.1 mA	SINGLE		11 V			ZENER	.5 uA	1	8.4 V	SMALL OUTLINE		5 %		550 ohm	150 Cel	5.5 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		1.5 W		DO-214AC		e3	30	260	SILICON
1SMA5927R3G	Taiwan Semiconductor	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	31.2 mA	SINGLE		12 V			ZENER	.5 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-214AC		e3	30	260	SILICON
1SMA5929R3G	Taiwan Semiconductor	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	25 mA	SINGLE		15 V			ZENER	.5 uA	1	11.4 V	SMALL OUTLINE		5 %		600 ohm	150 Cel	9 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		1.5 W		DO-214AC		e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX384-C3V0,115	NXP Semiconductors	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		3 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %			150 Cel	600 ohm	-65 Cel	TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.3 W				e3	30	260	SILICON
1SMB5919B	Motorola	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	66.9 mA	SINGLE		5.6 V			ZENER	5 uA	1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		250 ohm	150 Cel	2 ohm	-65 Cel	TIN LEAD	R-PDSO-C2		UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.83 W				e0			SILICON
BZX384C15-G3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		15 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %			150 Cel		-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL		.2 W				e3	10	260	SILICON		AEC-Q101
MMBZ5244BLT1G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	9 mA	SINGLE		14 V			ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %			150 Cel	15 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	Not Qualified	.225 W		TO-236AB		e3	30	260	SILICON
SML4741-E3/61	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	Not Qualified	1 W	LOW IMPEDANCE	DO-214AC		e3	30	260	SILICON
MM5Z3V6T1G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	FLAT	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		3.6 V		.9 V	ZENER	5 uA	1	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5.56 %		1000 ohm	150 Cel	90 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-F2	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.