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Klingonbaby
modified 9 years ago

Zener Example

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Demonstrates how a Zener diode works. 40 volt a/c supply. The diode has a breakdown voltage of 20 volts.
published 9 years ago
Logangovender28
9 years ago
Don't you need a resistor in series to drop the balance of voltage...kirchoffs voltage law?
Klingonbaby
9 years ago
True, this should short out. But it just shows how a Zener will allow current to flow in reverse once it reaches its breakdown voltage.

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