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TVS Diodes
TVS diodes protect circuits from voltage spikes. Let's discover what they are and what makes them special!
Zener Diodes as Shunt Regulator
Building a voltage source for small circuits with a zener diode? Let's explore how this is possible, let's build a shunt regulator.
Zener Diode Low Voltage Alarm
Today, we are going to build a low voltage alarm using a zener diode and an LM393 comparator.
Zener Diodes as Voltage Reference
What can we use zener diodes for? This time, we look at their use as voltage references.
Avalanche Breakdown
Let's learn more about the second important breakdown effect in zener diodes: the avalanche breakdown.
Zener Effect
The zener effect is the dominant breakdown effect in low voltage zener diodes. Let's take some time to learn more about it.
Zener Diodes
It is a special type of diode designed to operate reverse biased: the zener diode.
Diodes as Input Protection
They are a very effective protection against over voltage and reverse polarity. Let's look at how diodes can be used as input protection.
Flyback Diodes
It is a necessary component in many circuits with inductive loads: the flyback diode.
Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier
It is used in many products and is de facto the standard rectifier: the full-wave bridge rectifier. Let's discover how it works.
Half-Wave Rectifier
A popular application for diodes are rectifier circuits. Today, we are going to look at a simple half-wave rectifier.
Reverse Polarity Protection
A reverse voltage can easily damage electronic circuits. Let's look at simple reverse polarity protection circuits using diodes.
Diodes
A diode is like a one-way road for electric current. Let's have a look at this simple semiconductor components.