Zener regulated power

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Top circuit: Zener diode regulated AC to DC supply.
Bottom circuit: diode regulated AC to DC supply. 

Both circuits approximately equal to each other.

I never really knew the difference between zener and standard diode so I went to the net and started learning. Just thought I'd like to share some knowledge. Just setup a standard bridge rectified circuit with filtering cap and used diodes to regulate the voltage ⚡ 

Any input and advice greatly appreciated

published 10 years ago

billoute720

10 years ago

Hello checker :) here is a circuit that allows to understand how diode Zener works : http://everycircuit.com/circuit/5058693851250688

checker

10 years ago

Just what I was looking for, thank you. I never really worked with zeners, I was more into logic circuits. I have a bunch of analog components I think it is time to get back into learning how to use them :-)

billoute720

10 years ago

Lol have fun with analogic circuits :)

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