How to Read Zener Diode Code

How to Read Zener Diode Code Many technicians are confused on how to read a code of Zener diode. There are many types of code number indicated on your body. The look and shape of a Zener diode sometimescan be mistaken as a normal signal diode. To differentiate, it's looking codenumber on your body, if it is a normal diode or Zener diode. Thanks to the advice of its main manufacturerswhere are printed with the word 'ZD' which is related to Zener diode and 'D', a diode.However, some of my experiences with printed circuit board marked "D" can also representzener diode. This is misleading to believe a technician in a diode is a Zener diode. Weas a technician or engineer must know or be sensitive marking.The about the only way to find out is to reference the code number printed on the body of the component data asemiconductor book. Without data book is very difficult to know the voltage of the Zener diode. If you do not have the book you can go to the Google search engine and type the following code and the hope of finding the answer is no! A bad place maycaused Zener diode malfunction of the computer, and sometimes even blow your computer. Waste of money and time because of lack of knowledge to identify the right voltage Zener diode. If areunable to identify the code, do not worry as this newsletter is here to guide you on how to successfully read the code.5.1 = 5.1Volt Zener Diode Zener diode5V1 = 5.1Volt Zener Zener diode12 = 12 V = diode12V 12 Volt Zener diodeBZX85C22 = 1 watt 22Volt Zener diode (see ECG Philips Semiconductors MASTER REPLACEMENT GUIDE) BZY85C22 = 22Volt 1 / 2 Watt Zener Diode (see ECG Philips Semiconductors MASTER REPLACEMENT GUIDE) Note: Also available as part number you need to find BZVXXXXX ECG SEMICONDUCTOR BOOK. 1N4746 = 18 Volt 1 Watt Zener diode (see ECG Philips Semiconductors MASTER REPLACEMENT GUIDE) 6C2 = 6.2 Volt Zener diode. (If you look at the code is written as a Zener diode 6C2 reading top to bottom) can not be read from bottom to top otherwise the value you get is 2C6, which you can not find the book! I think that many are wondering how to get the voltage for the code of 6C2. Still refer to ECG book, youhave to search for HZ part number. The media, instead of finding 6C2, HZ6C2 research and have the answer! Zener voltage lowest I found was 2.4 volt and 5 volt was200 higher wattage. Conclusion-Be alert to control the number of part of a Zener diode. Do not always assume that a small signal diodeis always a Zener diode. Observe carefully the leading brand of board and read the book numberrefer Zener diode semiconductor, preferably ECG SEMICONDUCTOR Book is available in electronic format yourlocal dealer. With this knowledge in mind, is the success with the right voltageof a Zener diode. About the Author Jestin Yong is a electronic repairer and a writer. For more information about electronic repair please visit his website at htt: / /