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[Amps] Bias Zener Diodes In Parallel ?

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Subject: [Amps] Bias Zener Diodes In Parallel ?
From: Douglas.R.Snowden@noaa.gov (Douglas R Snowden)
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 13:29:12 -0400
I have an amp that I have put several 5.6Volt @ 5watt zeners
in series for cathode bias.  They get way too hot with
about 800ma of current.  Can I parallel zeners to divide the
current without problems with balance between them?

Doug, N4IJ




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