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Zener breakdown

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Zener breakdown [′zē·nər ′brāk‚dau̇n]
(electronics)
Nondestructive breakdown in a semiconductor, occurring when the electric field across the barrier region becomes high enough to produce a form of field emission that suddenly increases the number of carriers in this region. Also known as Zener effect.


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Most Zener diode products available on the market today are the result of a traditional diffusion-based process and result in tolerance on Zener breakdown voltage (
This simplified process offers a far greater measure of control over the Zener breakdown voltage (
The targeted nature of this process offers a far greater measure of control over the zener breakdown voltage (VZ), and greatly reduces other variables that can occur during the process.
 
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