Zener diode is a special type of diode designed to allow current to flow in the forward direction like a regular diode, but also to permit current to flow in the reverse direction when the voltage exceeds a certain value, called the Zener breakdown voltage or Zener voltage.
Voltage:12V
Power:1W
Reverse Breakdown: Unlike regular diodes, which break down and get damaged if the reverse voltage exceeds a certain value, a Zener diode is specifically designed to operate in reverse breakdown. It can safely conduct current in the reverse direction once the voltage reaches or exceeds its Zener voltage, without getting damaged.
Zener Voltage: This is the specific reverse voltage at which the diode starts conducting in reverse. Zener diodes are available with different Zener voltages,
typically ranging from a few volts to several hundred volts, depending on the application.
Voltage Regulation: Zener diodes are commonly used for voltage regulation. Once the reverse voltage reaches the Zener voltage, the diode clamps the voltage to that value, making them useful in creating stable voltage references for power supplies and other circuits.