Zeners are commonly used as low-current sources for bias voltage functions, but the proper voltage reference can give the same result and with much-lower dissipation and no performance ...

Flyback design options: RCD and Zener diode clamps Every time the controller turns the switch off, the leakage inductance of the transformer generates a voltage spike at the junction between the ...

In production, this may be replaced with a zero Ohm resistor. The open circuit protection circuit shown utilizes R9, causing it to serve an additional function, in conjunction with Zener diode D2. In ...

Scientists overcome the limitation of organic semiconductors and redesign the way Schottky diodes are used in large-area electronics of the future.