what does a zener barrier do?

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what does a zener barrier do?

2006-06-13 03:35:07 · 2 answers · asked by Jim O 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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These are used in a circuit as a type of safety circuit breaker. When the current reaches a predetermined level the barrier in essence does not allow that current to pass through it. Try googling on 'instrinsic safety.'

2006-06-13 04:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by daisyides 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The link regarding zener diodes may help. Good luck.

2006-06-13 18:11:39 · answer #2 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋