The zener diode is a sharply break down voltage diode which allows current to flow in the forward direction in the same manner as an ideal diode, but also permits it to flow in the reverse direction when the voltage is above a certain value known as the breakdown voltage.

Features of BZX79 Series 12V 500MW Zener Diodes:

• Min. Working Zener Voltage (Vz): 11.4V.
• Max. Working Zener Voltage (Vz): 12.7V.
• Continous Forward Current (If): 0.25A.
• Max. Reverse Leakage Current (Ir): 0.1µA.
• Forward Voltage Drop (Vf): 0.9V.
• Total Power Dissipation (Ptot): 500Mw.

Applications of BZX79 Series 12V 500MW Zener Diodes:

• It is used as a voltage regulator.