Zener diode

A Zener diode is a type of diode Diode

In electronics [i], a diode is a component [i] that restricts the direction of mov ... 

 that permits current to flow in the forward direction like a normal diode, but also in the reverse direction if the voltage is larger than the rated breakdown voltage known as "Zener knee voltage" or "Zener voltage". A conventional solid-state diode Diode

In electronics [i], a diode is a component [i] that restricts the direction of mov ... 

 will not let significant current flow if reverse-biased below its reverse breakdown voltage.

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A Zener diode is a type of diode Diode

In electronics [i], a diode is a component [i] that restricts the direction of mov... 

 that permits current to flow in the forward direction like a normal diode, but also in the reverse direction if the voltage is larger than the rated breakdown voltage known as "Zener knee voltage" or "Zener voltage".
A conventional solid-state diode Diode

In electronics [i], a diode is a component [i] that restricts the direction of mov... 

 will not let significant current flow if reverse-biased below its reverse breakdown voltage.
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