zener diode

Z z

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zee-ner]
- /ˈzi nər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zee-ner]
- /ˈzi nər/

Definitions of zener diode words

noun zener diode a semiconductor diode across which the reverse voltage remains almost constant over a wide range of currents, used especially to regulate voltage. 1
noun zener diode a semiconductor diode that exhibits a sharp increase in reverse current at a well-defined reverse voltage: used as a voltage regulator 0
noun zener diode a semiconductor diode usually used as a voltage regulator because its resistance breaks down at a precise, predetermined voltage level (zener voltage), at which time it maintains a constant voltage while producing a sudden large increase in current 0
noun zener diode (electronics) A semiconductor junction device through which current flows normally in the forward direction, and in the reverse direction if a large voltage is applied. 0

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Origin of zener diode

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

1955-60; after U.S. physicist Clarence Melvin Zener (born 1905)

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zener diode popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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