


Zener diodes are primarily used for voltage regulation, allowing current to flow in the reverse direction when a specific reverse voltage is reached, thus maintaining a stable output voltage.
Unlike regular diodes, which only allow current to flow in one direction and block reverse current, Zener diodes are designed to allow reverse current to flow when the voltage exceeds a certain level, making them suitable for voltage regulation applications.
Zener diodes are commonly found in power supply circuits, voltage reference circuits, and surge protection applications, where maintaining a consistent voltage is crucial.