SMD 5V6 Zener diode, The Zener diode I have chosen is a 5v6. The diode has an absolute max rating of 300mW.
If a dc level of 12V is put across it I get a power of 273mW across the diode.
So my question is will the Zener get too hot and burn out if I leave the 12v on it for some time
If a dc level of 12V is put across it I get a power of 273mW across the diode.
So my question is will the Zener get too hot and burn out if I leave the 12v on it for some time