voltage-reference diode

A diode that is normally biased to operate in the breakdown region of its voltage-current characteristic and that develops across its terminals a reference voltage of specified accuracy when biased to operate throughout a specified current and temperature range. (Ref. IEC 747‑1.)

Graphic symbol (ref. IEEE Std 315):

References

JESD77-B, 2/00

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