Zener diode

English

A clear Zener diode.

Etymology

From Clarence Zener, American physicist.

Noun

Zener diode (plural Zener diodes)

1. (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.

Related terms

• diode
• photodiode

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: zenerdiodi (fi)
• German: Z-Diode f, Zener-Diode f
• Romanian: diodă Zener f