Diode D1 and capacitor C3 forms the output rectifier and filter circuit. If possible, try to replace D1 with a UF4001 fast diode for better efficiency. Zener diode D2 sets the output voltage to near ...

Figure 4 shows an assembled zener-diode-tester circuit. The zener diode under test is On Semiconductor‘s BZX55C15RL, which has a working voltage of 13.8 to 15.6V. The voltage in Figure 4was measured ...

We always enjoy [w2aew’s] videos, and his latest on zener diodes is no exception. In it, he asserts that all Zener diodes are not created equal. Why? You’ll have to watch the video belo… ...

I certainly agree with you that a Zener diode could be used in the typical Zener regulator circuit, but it would be slightly more helpful to point to his mistake. In his example Vin=5V, Vout=3.3V ...