Zener Diode Course
This course equips you with essential skills to master Zener diode regulators, covering fundamental physics, datasheet analysis, precise calculations for resistors, currents, and power ratings, management of transient and thermal issues, plus practical bench testing and reliability improvements for building dependable 5.1 V supplies in electronics projects and repairs.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise in designing and testing a 5.1 V Zener regulator from 9-15 V inputs under real loads. Master Zener diode principles, datasheet interpretation, voltage-current traits, resistor and power computations, transient and heat management, reliability enhancements, protection strategies, hands-on verification, and professional documentation for immediate use.
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Develop skills
- Design Zener regulators by calculating Rs, Iz, and Pz for stable 5.1 V output.
- Analyse Zener datasheets to quickly identify Vz, Iz limits, power, and temperature ratings.
- Evaluate load effects and transients to forecast output voltage changes and regulation.
- Test Zener circuits practically on the bench, measuring and recording voltage safely.
- Enhance circuit reliability through power derating, protection additions, and part selection.
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