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Part	Manufacturer	Diode Type	Terminal Position	Terminal Form	No. of Terminals	Surface Mount	Package Shape	Package Body Material	Working Test Current	Config	Maximum Voltage Temperature Coefficient	Nominal Reference Voltage	Maximum Forward Voltage (VF)	Technology	Maximum Reverse Current	No. of Elements	Reverse Test Voltage	Package Style (Meter)	Sub-Category	Maximum Voltage Tolerance	Maximum Knee Impedance	Maximum Operating Temperature	Maximum Dynamic Impedance	Minimum Operating Temperature	Terminal Finish	JESD-30 Code	Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	Polarity	Maximum Power Dissipation	Additional Features	JEDEC-95 Code	JESD-609 Code	Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s)	Peak Reflow Temperature (C)	Diode Element Material	Reference Standard
BZD27C33PR3G	Taiwan Semiconductor	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	FLAT	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	25 mA	SINGLE		33 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	6.06 %		175 Cel	15 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-F2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	1 W			e3	30	260	SILICON
BZD27C33PRUG	Taiwan Semiconductor	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	FLAT	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	25 mA	SINGLE		33 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	6.06 %		175 Cel	15 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-F2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	1 W			e3	30	260	SILICON
BZD27C36PR3G	Taiwan Semiconductor	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	FLAT	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	10 mA	SINGLE		36 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5.56 %		175 Cel	40 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-F2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	1 W			e3	30	260	SILICON
BZD27C47PRVG	Taiwan Semiconductor	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	FLAT	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	10 mA	SINGLE		47 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	6.38 %		175 Cel	45 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-F2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	1 W			e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84B11Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	9 mV/Cel	11 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	1	8 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	150 ohm	150 Cel	20 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B15Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	13 mV/Cel	15 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	1	10.5 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	200 ohm	150 Cel	30 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B18Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	16 mV/Cel	18 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	1	12.6 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	225 ohm	150 Cel	45 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B24Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	22 mV/Cel	24 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	1	16.8 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	250 ohm	150 Cel	70 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B33Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SINGLE	33.4 mV/Cel	33 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	1	23.1 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	325 ohm	150 Cel	80 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B36Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SINGLE	37.4 mV/Cel	36 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	1	25.2 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	350 ohm	150 Cel	90 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B39Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SINGLE	41.2 mV/Cel	39 V	.9 V	ZENER	.1 uA	1	27.3 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	350 ohm	150 Cel	130 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B3V0Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	0 mV/Cel	3 V	.9 V	ZENER	10 uA	1	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	600 ohm	150 Cel	95 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B3V6Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	0 mV/Cel	3.6 V	.9 V	ZENER	5 uA	1	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	600 ohm	150 Cel	90 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B5V1Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	1.2 mV/Cel	5.1 V	.9 V	ZENER	2 uA	1	2 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	480 ohm	150 Cel	60 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B5V6Q-13-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	2.5 mV/Cel	5.6 V	.9 V	ZENER	1 uA	1	2 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	400 ohm	150 Cel	40 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B5V6Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	2.5 mV/Cel	5.6 V	.9 V	ZENER	1 uA	1	2 V	SMALL OUTLINE		2 %	400 ohm	150 Cel	40 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.35 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
AZ23C5V6-Q-7-F	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS		5.6 V		ZENER		2		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	7.14 %		150 Cel	40 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.3 W	HIGH RELIABILITY		e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
SMBJ5338B-TP-HF	Micro Commercial Components	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	240 mA	SINGLE		5.1 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	1.5 ohm	-55 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	5 W		DO-214AA	e3	10	260	SILICON
SZNZ9F7V5ST5G	Onsemi	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	FLAT	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		7.5 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.15 %		150 Cel	30 ohm	-65 Cel		R-PDSO-F2		UNIDIRECTIONAL	.25 W						SILICON	AEC-Q101
1SMB5913B-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	113.6 mA	SINGLE		3.3 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	10 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	3 W			e3	30	260	SILICON
1SMB5914B-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	104.2 mA	SINGLE		3.6 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	9 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	3 W			e3	30	260	SILICON
1SMB5915B-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	96.1 mA	SINGLE		3.9 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	7.5 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	3 W			e3	30	260	SILICON
1SMB5916B-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	87.2 mA	SINGLE		4.3 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	6 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	3 W			e3	30	260	SILICON
1SMB5917B-13	Diodes Incorporated	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	79.8 mA	SINGLE		4.7 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	5 ohm	-65 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	3 W			e3	30	260	SILICON
SML4741AHE3/5A	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	23 mA	SINGLE		11 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	8 ohm		MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	1 W	LOW IMPEDANCE	DO-214AC	e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
SML4741AHE3/61	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	23 mA	SINGLE		11 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	8 ohm		MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	1 W	LOW IMPEDANCE	DO-214AC	e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
SML4741HE3/5A	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	23 mA	SINGLE		11 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	10 %		150 Cel	8 ohm		MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	1 W	LOW IMPEDANCE	DO-214AC	e3			SILICON	AEC-Q101
SML4741HE3/61	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	23 mA	SINGLE		11 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	10 %		150 Cel	8 ohm		MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	1 W	LOW IMPEDANCE	DO-214AC	e3			SILICON	AEC-Q101
SML4747AHE3/61	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	C BEND	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	12.5 mA	SINGLE		20 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	22 ohm		MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-C2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	1 W	LOW IMPEDANCE	DO-214AC	e3	30	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B15-E3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	.9 mV/Cel	15 V		ZENER	.05 uA	1	10.5 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2 %	200 ohm	150 Cel	30 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.5 W			e3	30	260	SILICON
BZX84B36-HE3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	2 mA	SINGLE		36 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2 %		150 Cel	90 ohm		Matte Tin (Sn)	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.3 W			e3	10	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B3V9-E3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE	-.3 mV/Cel	3.9 V		ZENER	3 uA	1	1 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2 %	600 ohm	150 Cel	90 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.5 W			e3			SILICON
BZX84B3V9-G3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		3.9 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		2 %		150 Cel			MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.3 W			e3			SILICON
BZX84B3V9-G3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		3.9 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		2 %		150 Cel			MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.3 W			e3			SILICON
BZX84B3V9-HE3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		3.9 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2 %		150 Cel	90 ohm		Matte Tin (Sn)	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.3 W			e3	10	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84B7V5-G3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		7.5 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		2 %		150 Cel			MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.3 W			e3			SILICON
BZX84C15-HE3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		15 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	30 ohm		MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.3 W			e3			SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84C16-HE3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		16 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	40 ohm		MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.3 W			e3			SILICON	AEC-Q101
BZX84C4V7-HE3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	3	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		4.7 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	80 ohm		Matte Tin (Sn)	R-PDSO-G3	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.3 W			e3	10	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
GDZ36B-E3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		36 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.5 %		150 Cel	300 ohm	-55 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn)	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.2 W			e3	10	260	SILICON
GDZ36B-HE3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	5 mA	SINGLE		36 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2.5 %		150 Cel	300 ohm	-55 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn)	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.2 W			e3	10	260	SILICON	AEC-Q101
MMSZ5231C-HE3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SINGLE		5.1 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	2 %		150 Cel	17 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.5 W			e3			SILICON	AEC-Q101
MMSZ5232B-G3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SINGLE		5.6 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %		150 Cel		-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.5 W			e3			SILICON	AEC-Q101
MMSZ5232B-G3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SINGLE		5.6 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE		5 %		150 Cel		-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.5 W			e3			SILICON	AEC-Q101
MMSZ5232B-HE3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SINGLE		5.6 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	11 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.5 W			e3			SILICON	AEC-Q101
MMSZ5233B-E3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SINGLE	2.1 mV/Cel	6 V		ZENER	5 uA	1	3.5 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %	1600 ohm	150 Cel	7 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.5 W			e3			SILICON
MMSZ5235B-E3-18	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SINGLE	3.06 mV/Cel	6.8 V		ZENER	3 uA	1	5 V	SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %	750 ohm	150 Cel	5 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.5 W			e3			SILICON
MMSZ5235B-HE3-08	Vishay Intertechnology	ZENER DIODE	DUAL	GULL WING	2	YES	RECTANGULAR	PLASTIC/EPOXY	20 mA	SINGLE		6.8 V		ZENER		1		SMALL OUTLINE	Voltage Reference Diodes	5 %		150 Cel	5 ohm	-55 Cel	MATTE TIN	R-PDSO-G2	1	UNIDIRECTIONAL	.5 W			e3			SILICON	AEC-Q101

Zener Diodes

Zener diodes are electronic components that are designed to operate in the reverse breakdown region of their P-N junction, providing a stable and predictable voltage output. They are commonly used in electronic circuits as voltage regulators, voltage references, and surge protectors.

Zener diodes operate based on the properties of their P-N junction, which is designed to have a narrow depletion region and a low breakdown voltage. When a reverse voltage is applied to the diode, the depletion region widens, allowing a small reverse current to flow. As the voltage across the diode increases, the reverse current increases exponentially, maintaining a stable voltage across the diode.

Zener diodes offer several advantages over other types of voltage regulators, such as simplicity, low cost, and high efficiency. They do not require any external components, such as capacitors or inductors, and they can provide a stable output voltage over a wide range of input voltages and temperatures.

Zener diodes are commonly used in electronic circuits that require a stable voltage source, such as power supplies, battery chargers, and voltage regulators. They come in different package sizes and voltage ratings, depending on the application and the required performance.