ALL meanings of zener diode
zener diode
Z z - 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 (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
- 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