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Zener is an effect in semiconductors, the name of a diode that uses that effect and more generally any diode that has similar characteristics to a Zener diode.

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Reopen zener diode after reverse bias breakdown

I've been learning about using zener diodes to generate a reference voltage for a small comparator circuit, the intention is to detect when a motorcycle battery is charging (i.e more than 13v), and use … However, something occured to me whilst learning about Zener diodes. Once they are electrically closed, the input voltage has to be removed, before the open again. …
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LM311 circuit not working

Further to my two, other questions about Zener diodes to detect when an automotive battery is being charged by the alternator, I've developed the following: Note: The Fritzing tool I used doesn't have … Past 12v there's a marked increase in the throughput of the zener diode, consistent with what one would expect. …
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