There are times when you need to bias a low-current load and simply didn’t want to add another voltage regulator, or where you need a reasonable level of voltage accuracy, so a simple voltage divider ...

Abstract: the Zener diode is a common choice for MOSFET gate protection. Compared with conventional Zener diode, a novel integrated Zener diode with polysilicon structure for gate protection in 55nm ...

In this tutorial, we will study the behavior of a diode reverse-biased by a Dirac pulse, subsequently considering the special (and unpublished) case of a Zener diode. In this tutorial, we will study ...

Here, Doug Mercer and Antoniu Miclaus of Analog Devices explore Zener diode regulators. A voltage regulator is a circuit used to maintain a constant output voltage at a load independent of changes in ...

Part 1 provided an overview of intrinsically safe systems; this part looks at some of the electronics and implementations. Q: The high-level insight is useful, but what about the electronics that are ...

Let’s understand how Zener diodes help in electronics by regulating voltage, protecting against high voltage, and maintaining signal quality. Zener diodes are a fundamental component in various ...

A new free tutorial for learning animation in Houdini has been released. Ideal for artists looking to expand their skills in procedural workflows. Houdini, known for its powerful procedural generation ...

Firstly, the new 50 µA-Zener series with B-selection (Vz +/-2%) and Vz ranging from 1.8 V to 51 V is offered in standard and automotive-qualified variants. Making them ideal for automotive ...

The presented solution for measuring voltage of Zener diodes using Arduino is completely new and original. The circuit uses LM317 as a constant current source and the whole measurement process is ...

In this article, we will explore the basic functions of the Zener Diode. This device resembles a compact cylinder, much like the conventional diode, with two terminals at the ends that can be wired or ...