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Question about zener voltage

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Bill

Jan 1, 1970
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Is it the case that two 12 volt zeners in series will act like a 24 volt
zener?

Thanks,

Bill
 
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Ian Stirling

Jan 1, 1970
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In sci.electronics.basics Bill said:
Is it the case that two 12 volt zeners in series will act like a 24 volt
zener?

Barring some minor differences in temperature coefficiant, forward
voltage and the wattage being doubled, it's the same.
 
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Jerry G.

Jan 1, 1970
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Considering that the efficiency specs are very close this will work. If you
put them back to back you will have a bi-directional effect of the voltage
rating of the active Zener plus the diodes conductive loss. This is usually
about 0.6 to 0.7 Volts.

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Is it the case that two 12 volt zeners in series will act like a 24 volt
zener?

Thanks,

Bill
 
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