BZX84-C15 Forward And Reverse Bias Sweep

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Created May 17, 2026

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Updated Jun 30, 2026

About this circuit

Sweeps a current-limited BZX84-C15 from forward conduction through reverse Zener breakdown so voltage and current polarity are visible on one chart.

Components used

Components used
1 component
NameManufacturerMPNCountType

BZX84-C15 Zener Diode

NXP Semiconductors

BZX84-C15

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