Re: BZV10 diode - checking with meter?

From: Jamie (jamie_5_not_valid_after_5_Please_at_charter.net)
Date: 02/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 13:52:19 -0800

David Sewell wrote:
> Please, should the bzv10 voltage reference diode test as open circuit both
> ways on a digital multimeter?
>
> Thanks,
> David
>
>
well.
  it's a "reference diodes" / "Zenerdiode"

6.2 volts. so in reality

  there are 2 modes of operation in these types of
diodes.
  impact ionization normally around 5.5 volts.
and the zener effects which take over above the
5.5 volt ranges.
   the 2 modes have opposite effects in the
thermo properties.
  since the bzv10 is a 6.2 v diode, it is falling
  in the region where stable regulation is good
with thermo effects which makes it a very
stable Voltage Reference source.

-- to simplify your answer. yes, your diode mode
should test it as a regular diode using your
multimeter.