voltage regulators

[Kevin Weddle]

Why are zener diodes used in some voltage regulators? Gain dependant on voltage circuitry can deliver any regulated voltage as long as the AC power supply, rectifier, and filter produce the same result. Standard voltage regulators have been use throughout the industry and are in integrated circuit form. Are they more of a universal product used in industry?

 

[remonx6]

Thanks,Sounds very interesting and helpful! Thanks for sharing  KevinIV.
A Zener diode only allows current to flow in one direction at a certain voltage, so it can work as a voltage regulator.   The semiconductor will only allow   :-\ current to flow at a specific voltage, its 'breakdown' voltage. At one time it was used for a regulator because in the reverse voltage   breakdown it has the   characteristic of keeping the voltage  :-* constant as voltage is increased. IT has being replaced, And if you want to calculate you zener diode, capacitor, resistor u can use this Electronics calculator .
http://actpcb.com/pcb-calculator
When we need some research on PCB/breadboard need some data first before setup. But it takes more time.
Thanks
Engineer Remon