Would the current through a zener diode increase rapidly once the breakdown voltage has been reached
Thread Starter bwd111 Joined Jul 24, 2013 117 Nov 4, 2013 #1 Would the current through a zener diode increase rapidly once the breakdown voltage has been reached
WBahn Joined Mar 31, 2012 29,978 Nov 4, 2013 #2 Depends on the circuit it is a part of. Also depends on what qualifies as "rapid". In general I would say that it is a reasonably fair statement, but there are some caveats associated with it.
Depends on the circuit it is a part of. Also depends on what qualifies as "rapid". In general I would say that it is a reasonably fair statement, but there are some caveats associated with it.
wmodavis Joined Oct 23, 2010 739 Nov 4, 2013 #3 Yes if you continue to increase the applied voltage at the same rate.