what is the difference between diode and zener diode?

Answer Posted / teo

diodes will become destroyed if forced to conduct current in
the wrong direction, but zener diodes are optimized to
operate when placed backwards in a circuit.

Read more: Difference Between a Diode & Zener Diode |
eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5833849_difference-between-diode-zener-diode.html#ixzz1jQ8GPPne

Is This Answer Correct ?    7 Yes 1 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

electrical

1803


What is the function of capacitor in electrical circuits?

620


An ISP is granted a block of addresses starting with 150.80.0.0/16. The ISP wants to distribute these blocks to 2600 customers as follows. a) 200 medium size businesses; each needs 16 addresses b) 400 small businesses; each needs 8 addresses c) 2000 households; each needs 4 addresses Design the subblocks and give the slash notation for each subblock. Find out how many addresses are still available after these allocations.

7018


Why synchorised generators are used for the production of electricity?

716


Is it possible to obtain 480v or 550v in single phase output by giving the input to 230v to a single phase torodial type transformer without using a stepup transformer?

1609






Rules and standards of electrical control wiring ?

643


How many types are using in 220kv/400 kv swith yard

1752


. How to calculate the Short Circuit Impedance in Transformer? How to calculate the Short Circuit Impedance in Transformer?

1627


What happens if we run alternator on under frequency? 

1646


What are the basic elements used for modeling mechanical translational system?

615


We have 110Vac ,10A ac supply which is converted into 110VDC & How much DC current? which factor is reqired for dc current calulation?

4495


Why do we apply both Differential and REF (HV and LV) protection schemes on YNyn configuration of a transformer?

1579


how oil in the MOCB was reduced compared with OCB? what are the features of the MOCB?

2349


why impudance relay used for medium transmission power system? why not others?

923


what is V.L.F. testing of power cable? do you know the voltage ratings, like for what rating and size of cable what rating of V.L.F. testing is used?

1900