Chapter 2 - Diode Applications With Zener
Chapter 2 - Diode Applications With Zener
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Zener Diodes
• When V L VZ
– The Zener is on
– Voltage across the Zener is VZ
– Zener current: IZ = IR – IL
– The Zener Power: PZ = VZIZ
• When V L < VZ
– The Zener is off
– The Zener acts as an open circuit
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Zener Diodes
• 1. Determine VL, VR, IZ and PZ
• 2. Repeat part 1 For RL = 3kΩ
1kΩ
VZ = 10V
16V 1.2kΩ
PZM=30mW
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Zener Resistor Values
If R is too large, the Zener diode cannot conduct because the available amount of
current is less than the minimum current rating, IZK. The minimum current is
given by:
I Lmin I R I ZM
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Zener Resistor Values
1.Find the range of RL that will result in VL being maintained at 10 V.
2. Determine the maximum wattage rating of the diode.
1kΩ
50 V VZ=10V
IZM=32mA
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Zener Input Voltage Values
For fixed values of RL, the voltage Vi must be sufficiently large to turn the Zener
diode on. The minimum turn-on voltage Vi min is determined by:
( RL R )VZ
Vimin
RL
Vi max is determined by:
Vimax I R max R VZ
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Zener Input Voltage Values
1.Find the range of Vi that will maintain the Zener diode in the “on” state.
220Ω
VZ=20V
1.2kΩ
IZM=60mA
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