Zener Voltage Formula

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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. Check FAQs
Vz=RzIz
Vz - Zener Voltage?Rz - Zener Resistance?Iz - Zener Current?

Zener Voltage Example

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10.6005Edit=70.67Edit150Edit
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Zener Voltage Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Zener Voltage?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vz=RzIz
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vz=70.67Ω150mA
Next Step Convert Units
Vz=70.67Ω0.15A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vz=70.670.15
LAST Step Evaluate
Vz=10.6005V

Zener Voltage Formula Elements

Variables
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 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 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 Voltage?

Zener Voltage evaluator uses Zener Voltage = Zener Resistance*Zener Current to evaluate the Zener Voltage, Zener Voltage is defined as the voltage that is sufficient for the reverse breakdown condition thus allowing the diode to conduct in the reverse direction. Zener Voltage is denoted by Vz symbol.

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

FAQs on Zener Voltage

What is the formula to find Zener Voltage?
The formula of Zener Voltage is expressed as Zener Voltage = Zener Resistance*Zener Current. Here is an example- 10.6005 = 70.67*0.15.
How to calculate Zener Voltage?
With Zener Resistance (Rz) & Zener Current (Iz) we can find Zener Voltage using the formula - Zener Voltage = Zener Resistance*Zener Current.
Can the Zener Voltage be negative?
Yes, the Zener Voltage, measured in Electric Potential can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Zener Voltage?
Zener Voltage is usually measured using the Volt[V] for Electric Potential. Millivolt[V], Microvolt[V], Nanovolt[V] are the few other units in which Zener Voltage can be measured.
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