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Zener Diode in Bias Supply
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04-10-2026, 09:46 AM
Hi Guys

The bias supply will track mains and loading effects of the PT. The zener protects the caps when the bias-set network is not connected, which should only be the case during incremental testing. Normally the zener is 'off' .

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Zener Diode in Bias Supply - by Bassman - 04-10-2026, 07:40 AM
RE: Zener Diode in Bias Supply - by K O'Connor - 04-10-2026, 09:46 AM

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