Zener Diode Course
Gain expertise in Zener diode regulators, starting from core physics through to practical bench verification. Master datasheet interpretation, precise calculations for Rs, Iz, and Pz to achieve stable 5.1 V output, management of transients and thermal issues, plus strategies for robust, reliable designs suited to electronics projects and maintenance tasks in real settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on training to build and test a 5.1 V Zener regulator from 9-15 V inputs under actual loads. It covers Zener diode principles, essential datasheet specs, voltage and current traits, resistor and power sizing steps, transient and heat impacts, reliability enhancements, protection circuits, lab testing techniques, and practical documentation skills for immediate use.
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Develop skills
- Design Zener regulators by calculating Rs, Iz, and Pz for precise 5.1 V regulation.
- Analyse Zener datasheets to quickly identify Vz, current limits, power ratings, and temperature data.
- Assess load effects and transients to forecast output voltage changes, ripple, and regulation performance.
- Test Zener circuits in the lab safely, measuring output voltage and recording findings accurately.
- Boost circuit reliability through power derating, protective additions, and selecting durable Zener diodes.
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