Zener Resistance Formula

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Zener Resistance is calculated when zener diode is operating in the breakdown region, i.e., the region where it is conducting current in reverse direction. Check FAQs
Rz=VzIz
Rz - Zener Resistance?Vz - Zener Voltage?Iz - Zener Current?

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70.6667Edit=10.6Edit150Edit
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Zener Resistance Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rz=VzIz
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rz=10.6V150mA
Next Step Convert Units
Rz=10.6V0.15A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rz=10.60.15
Next Step Evaluate
Rz=70.6666666666667Ω
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rz=70.6667Ω

Zener Resistance Formula Elements

Variables
Zener Resistance
Zener Resistance is calculated when zener diode is operating in the breakdown region, i.e., the region where it is conducting current in reverse direction.
Symbol: Rz
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Zener Voltage
Zener Voltage is the threshold voltage at which a zener diode conducts current in reverse direction. It is determined by doping concentration of the diode.
Symbol: Vz
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Zener Current
Zener Current is defined as the current passing through a zener diode when it is in operating mode.
Symbol: Iz
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Zener Resistance?

Zener Resistance evaluator uses Zener Resistance = Zener Voltage/Zener Current to evaluate the Zener Resistance, The Zener Resistance is defined as the opposition offered to the current flowing through the Zener diode in the operating region. It is also known as Zener Impedance (ZZ). Zener Resistance is denoted by Rz symbol.

How to evaluate Zener Resistance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Zener Resistance, enter Zener Voltage (Vz) & Zener Current (Iz) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Zener Resistance

What is the formula to find Zener Resistance?
The formula of Zener Resistance is expressed as Zener Resistance = Zener Voltage/Zener Current. Here is an example- 70.66667 = 10.6/0.15.
How to calculate Zener Resistance?
With Zener Voltage (Vz) & Zener Current (Iz) we can find Zener Resistance using the formula - Zener Resistance = Zener Voltage/Zener Current.
Can the Zener Resistance be negative?
No, the Zener Resistance, measured in Electric Resistance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Zener Resistance?
Zener Resistance is usually measured using the Ohm[Ω] for Electric Resistance. Megohm[Ω], Microhm[Ω], Volt per Ampere[Ω] are the few other units in which Zener Resistance can be measured.
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