Physics A-Level
Zener breakdown voltage
What Zener breakdown voltage means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The voltage, labelled V_Z, at the sharp knee on the reverse characteristic where reverse breakdown begins.
Topics that use Zener breakdown voltage
- Zener diode (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Cathode
- Circuit application
- Current limiting
- Current limiting and power dissipation
- Forward bias
- Minimum operating current
- Reverse bias
- Reverse breakdown
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