Diodes are essential semiconductor devices used to control the direction of electrical current in circuits. This tutorial explains how diodes work, their different types, and why they are critical ...

My recent columns discussed the physics and applications of discrete-zener-diode references, and the conclusion they reached is that discrete zener diodes make poor references because of tolerance ...

We always enjoy [w2aew’s] videos, and his latest on zener diodes is no exception. In it, he asserts that all Zener diodes are not created equal. Why? You’ll have to watch the video below to ...

The zener diode works withthe PCI clamp diode and the internalpulldown resistor to set the voltage levelat the input pin. To set the static level at the input pin,you must enable the FPGA’s ...

That led to an exploration of how those work and how you can use them ... and a pair of diodes (one of them a zener diode). He uses this basic circuit to drive simple regulators with input ...