[Amps] Bias Zener Diodes In Parallel ?

Douglas R Snowden Douglas.R.Snowden@noaa.gov
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