sys_eng
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if two in series; one forward and another reversed. then no current would flow either way through in any situation unless you cause a avanlanch break down and ruin one of the diode?
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I tested a 50V diode, measuring reverse current through it. Not even 1uA got through. If I had gone over 50V, I think it would destroy the PN junction. Or is it like a zener? I've never heard the reverse rating described as a zener voltage..
if two in series; one forward and another reversed. then no current would flow either way through in any situation unless you cause a avanlanch break down and ruin one of the diode?
You are not mentioning a center tap connecting anywhere. So the answer is simple, the circuit makes only sense for zener diodes.if two in series; one forward and another reversed. then no current would flow either way through in any situation unless you cause a avanlanch break down and ruin one of the diode?