Why Zener Diode Matters Think of the Zener diode as a bodyguard for your circuits. It’s widely used to ensure that electronic systems don’t get fried by unexpected voltage spikes. You’ll find Zener ...

To design a Zener diode circuit, you will need a few components and tools. You will need a power supply with a higher input voltage than the desired output voltage, a Zener diode with a rated ...

This Design Idea illustrates a way to make use of MOSFETs’ parasitic body diodes in a power circuit that can be used in UPS and energy-recovery (e.g., regenerative braking) designs. The circuit can ...