Zener Diode Course
Gain mastery in Zener diode regulators, progressing from core physics and datasheet interpretation to precise calculations for Rs, Iz, and Pz. Address transients, thermal issues, and reliability for building robust 5.1 V supplies suited to electronics design, prototyping, and repair applications in everyday scenarios.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides practical skills to design and test a 5.1 V Zener regulator from 9-15 V inputs under real loads. It covers Zener diode principles, datasheet analysis, current-voltage traits, resistor and power sizing steps, transient and heat management, reliability enhancements, protection circuits, lab testing techniques, and professional documentation for instant use in electronics.
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Develop skills
- Design Zener regulators by calculating Rs, Iz, and Pz for stable 5.1 V output.
- Analyze Zener datasheets to quickly identify Vz, Iz limits, power ratings, and temperature data.
- Assess load effects and transients to forecast output voltage changes, ripple, and regulation.
- Test Zener circuits in the lab safely, measuring output voltage and recording findings.
- Boost circuit reliability through power derating, protection additions, and selecting durable components.
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