zener diode


ze·ner diode

noun, often capitalized Z \ˈzē-nər-, ˈze-\

Definition of ZENER DIODE

: a silicon semiconductor device used especially as a voltage regulator

Origin of ZENER DIODE

Clarence M. Zener †1993 American physicist
First Known Use: 1957

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