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Chapter 21 Zener Diodes Objectives • After completing this chapter, you will be able to: – Describe the function and characteristics of a zener diode – Draw and label the schematic symbol for a zener diode – Explain how a zener diode operates as a voltage regulator Objectives (cont’d.) – Describe the procedure for testing zener diodes Zener Diode Characteristics • Zener diode – Operates at voltages that exceed breakdown voltage – Manufactured with a specific breakdown voltage (EZ) – Packaged like PN junction diodes • Power dissipation – Based on temperature and lead lengths Zener Diode Characteristics (cont’d.) Figure 21-1. Zener diode packages. Zener Diode Characteristics (cont’d.) Figure 21-2. Schematic symbol for a zener diode. Zener Diode Ratings • Positive zener voltage-temperature coefficient – Breakdown voltage increases as temperature increases • Negative zener voltage-temperature coefficient – Breakdown voltage decreases as temperature increases Voltage Regulation with Zener Diodes Figure 21-3. Typical zener diode regulator circuit. Voltage Regulation with Zener Diodes (cont’d.) Figure 21-4. Zener diode voltage regulator with load. Testing Zener Diodes Figure 21-5. Setup for testing zener diode regulation. Summary • Zener diodes are designed to operate at voltages greater than the breakdown voltage (peak reverse voltage) • The breakdown voltage of a zener diode is determined by the resistivity of the diode • Zener diodes are used to stabilize or regulate voltage Summary (cont’d.) • Zener diode regulators provide a constant output voltage despite changes in the input voltage or output current • To determine whether a zener diode is regulating at the proper voltage, a regulation test must be performed
