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Zener Diode Peak Current

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zener diode peak current

Hi.

In my circuit I used a Zener diode. When I simulate it, it pass 1A for just 5ms in Vz=20v.
Can I use a 500mW Zener diode for this circuit?
If no, which specifications should it have?
 

This should give you some ideas ..
"TRANSIENT POWER CAPABILITY OF ZENER DIODES"
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IanP
 

    masthdn

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zeners with lower voltages has lower current in your case I think they should be able to at least sink 100mabut 1a seems abit much
 

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