[TechAssist] Re: Zeners in series.
- From: gulftech@xxxxxxxx
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 07:52:32 -0500
Certainly. In fact, in theory, a 10 v, 1 wt zener can be replaced with
two 5v, 1/2 watt zeners in series. If you series unequal values, the
power dissipation is proportional to the zener voltage; therefore, better
to use a higher-rated power for each, unless you want to do the math.
E=IR and P=IE.
HTH,
Ken Smith
Gulf Technical Services
3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
On Wed, 7 Sep 2005 18:24:46 -0230 "STERLING PASHER"
<spasher@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> Does anyone know what happens if two zeners are hooked in series.
> Will 2 - 5
> volt zeners in series regulate at 10 volts?
> Buck Pasher
> Buck's TV
> Gander Newfoundland
> Canada
> 709-256-7738 (Fax & Phone)
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