A Zener diode is one of the diode types that is often used at any electronics bench. That is because Zener diodes are almost always used in power supply circuits and wave shaping circuits. Zener diodes are just like a regular PN junction diode, athough it is heavily doped. This makes the diode behave differently…
What are the different types of diodes?
A diode is the most basic semiconductor device. Yet, it has endless applications. In semiconductor electronics, the p-n junction as a basic diode serves as the foundation for all other sophisticated semiconductor components and their design. The design principles that apply to a semiconductor diode are the same applies to transistors and other components. Interestingly,…
Smart Capacitor power supply
This capacitor power supply can deliver 12 volt DC and 100 mA current to power low current devices. It is provided with surge protection and is totally isolated from mains supply using two capacitors in the phase and neutral lines. So the connected device is safe even if the phase and neutral lines changes. …