#289: Back to Basics: Zener Diodes - How to Use | Applications

Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

The basic characteristics of a Zener diode are presented and demonstrated on the bench. The subtle difference between true Zener diodes and Avalanche diodes is presented and demonstrated on a curve tracer. The notes from this video are here:
qsl.net/w/w2aew//youtube/Basics_of_Zener_Diodes.pdf

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