Zener regulator
3 parts
Reverse-biased past breakdown, a zener holds its voltage almost flat while the series resistor absorbs the difference. The cheapest voltage reference there is.
- V1 12V
- R1 1kΩ
- Z1 5.1V
3 parts
Reverse-biased past breakdown, a zener holds its voltage almost flat while the series resistor absorbs the difference. The cheapest voltage reference there is.