Zener Diode Apparatus (Socket Type)
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11839
Quick Answer: The Zener Diode Apparatus (Socket Type) is a panel for plotting the forward and reverse V-I characteristics of Zener diodes, with a plug-in socket for changing diodes, a built-in 0–15 V variable DC supply and separate voltage and current meters.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Plug-in socket for quick changing of the diode under test.
- Supplied with several Zener diodes of different breakdown voltages.
- Internal, continuously variable 0–15 V DC supply.
- 0–15 V DC voltmeter and an ammeter with mA and µA scales.
- Current-limiting resistors protect the diodes from thermal runaway.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Diode mounting | Plug-in socket |
| Diodes | Multiple Zener diodes of different voltages |
| DC supply | Internal, 0–15 V, continuously variable |
| Voltmeter | 0–15 V DC |
| Ammeter | Dual scale, mA and µA |
| Protection | Current-limiting resistors |
| Enclosure | Metal, insulating powder coating |
How It Is Used
This Zener diode kit is used by plugging a diode into the socket and raising the supply in steps, first in forward bias and then in reverse bias, while voltage and current are noted. In reverse bias only a tiny leakage current flows, read on the µA scale, until breakdown, after which the diode voltage stays nearly constant, which is how it stabilises voltage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can different diodes be tested on the Zener Diode Apparatus (Socket Type)?
Yes. The plug-in socket lets Zener diodes be changed quickly, so the breakdown voltages and power ratings of several diodes can be compared.
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The Zener Diode Apparatus (Socket Type) is available for export to schools and laboratories in Mongolia, Ghana, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia.
For a quotation on the Zener Diode Apparatus (Socket Type), contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
