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✖Input Reference Voltage refers to a voltage signal used as a reference in electronic circuits, especially in analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), operational amplifiers (op-amps).ⓘ Input Reference Voltage [U_in]			+10% -10%
✖Stable Output Voltage refers to a consistent and unchanging voltage level produced by a power supply or electronic device.ⓘ Stable Output Voltage [U_out]			+10% -10%
✖Zener Resistance refers to the dynamic resistance of a Zener diode when it operates in its breakdown region. Zener diodes are semiconductor devices designed to maintain a constant voltage.ⓘ Zener Resistance [R_z]			+10% -10%

✖Diode Current refers to the flow of electric charge carriers, typically electrons or holes, through the diode.ⓘ Current Flowing in Zener Diode [I_diode]

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Current Flowing in Zener Diode

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`"I"_{"diode"} = ("U"_{"in"}-"U"_{"out"})/"R"_{"z"}`

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`"0.054326A"=("7V"-"1.5V")/"101.24Ω"`

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Current Flowing in Zener Diode Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Diode Current = (Input Reference Voltage-Stable Output Voltage)/Zener Resistance
I_diode = (U_in-U_out)/R_z
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Diode Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Diode Current refers to the flow of electric charge carriers, typically electrons or holes, through the diode.
Input Reference Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Input Reference Voltage refers to a voltage signal used as a reference in electronic circuits, especially in analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), operational amplifiers (op-amps).
Stable Output Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Stable Output Voltage refers to a consistent and unchanging voltage level produced by a power supply or electronic device.
Zener Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Zener Resistance refers to the dynamic resistance of a Zener diode when it operates in its breakdown region. Zener diodes are semiconductor devices designed to maintain a constant voltage.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Input Reference Voltage: 7 Volt --> 7 Volt No Conversion Required
Stable Output Voltage: 1.5 Volt --> 1.5 Volt No Conversion Required
Zener Resistance: 101.24 Ohm --> 101.24 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

I_diode = (U_in-U_out)/R_z --> (7-1.5)/101.24

Evaluating ... ...

I_diode = 0.0543263532200711

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0543263532200711 Ampere --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0543263532200711 ≈ 0.054326 Ampere <-- Diode Current

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Current Flowing in Zener Diode Formula

Diode Current = (Input Reference Voltage-Stable Output Voltage)/Zener Resistance
I_diode = (U_in-U_out)/R_z

What is the purpose of using a Zener diode in a circuit?

Zener diodes are commonly used as voltage regulators in electronic circuits to maintain a stable output voltage. They help ensure a constant voltage across their terminals, even with variations in input voltage or load conditions.

How to Calculate Current Flowing in Zener Diode?

Current Flowing in Zener Diode calculator uses Diode Current = (Input Reference Voltage-Stable Output Voltage)/Zener Resistance to calculate the Diode Current, The current flowing in zener diode formula is defined as the current flowing through a Zener diode depends on the circuit configuration and the voltage applied across it. Diode Current is denoted by I_diode symbol.

How to calculate Current Flowing in Zener Diode using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Current Flowing in Zener Diode, enter Input Reference Voltage (U_in), Stable Output Voltage (U_out) & Zener Resistance (R_z) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Current Flowing in Zener Diode calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.055 = (7-1.5)/101.24.

FAQ

What is Current Flowing in Zener Diode?

The current flowing in zener diode formula is defined as the current flowing through a Zener diode depends on the circuit configuration and the voltage applied across it and is represented as I_diode = (U_in-U_out)/R_z or Diode Current = (Input Reference Voltage-Stable Output Voltage)/Zener Resistance. Input Reference Voltage refers to a voltage signal used as a reference in electronic circuits, especially in analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), operational amplifiers (op-amps), Stable Output Voltage refers to a consistent and unchanging voltage level produced by a power supply or electronic device & Zener Resistance refers to the dynamic resistance of a Zener diode when it operates in its breakdown region. Zener diodes are semiconductor devices designed to maintain a constant voltage.

How to calculate Current Flowing in Zener Diode?

The current flowing in zener diode formula is defined as the current flowing through a Zener diode depends on the circuit configuration and the voltage applied across it is calculated using Diode Current = (Input Reference Voltage-Stable Output Voltage)/Zener Resistance. To calculate Current Flowing in Zener Diode, you need Input Reference Voltage (U_in), Stable Output Voltage (U_out) & Zener Resistance (R_z). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Input Reference Voltage, Stable Output Voltage & Zener Resistance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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