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Re: A/C Compressor Clutch Diodes -- Zener-Type Required?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 1/26/2004

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A zener diode is used in many cases as a voltage regulator in that a normal diode will block in one direction and pass in the other (with Vd of approx. 0.6v) whereas the zener will block in one direction until a specified voltage level is reach... Login to read more.