Zener Diodes

What Type of Diode is s Zener Diode

A special Diode

When a Zener operates in forward bias, what does is operate like?

A regular Diode

What is the Voltage drop of a Zener when operating in Forward Bias

Voltage Drop is .7 Volts

What happens when a Zener Diode is operated in reverse Bias

it operates in the reverse breakdown region without being damaged

What is the reverse breakdown region voltage also know as?

Zener Voltage or the Zener Region

Is a Zener Diode an AC or DC Device

The Zener Diode is a DC device

IS the Zener Diode connected in Series or Parallel

The Zener Diode is connected in Parallel

What is the PIV of a Zener Diode?

The PIV = Rating of the Diode

Draw and Label a Zener Diode

A zener Diode is also know as a

Breakdown Diode

Zener diodes are semiconductor devices that allow current to flow in ____ directions but specialize in current flowing in _______

• allow current to flow in Both Directions

• specialize in current flowing in Reverse