Reverse Breakdown Voltage of a Diode

[@monsterboy2772]

Thank you very much, it cleared my confusion hehe

[@Electricworld-1]

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[@BillDemos]

Nice video. Was hoping to use a normal diode in reverse bias, utlising the fact the it will breakdown at 1000V, but since they are lighter doped to zener ones, it will heat up. There goes the spark gap I wanted. Have to figure out another way now....

[@larsexplains3086]

Hey Bill. I'm happy to have guided you somewhat. Good luck with your next step. Keep me in the loop... I may have some advice if the next step blows up on you.

[@BillDemos]

​@@larsexplains3086 LOL. Yes, normally this should work, as with zener style, although in another mode of conduction. For low currents I would do it, but I want to discharge a capacitor through it, when it reaches reverse break down. One way to see if it works is to see it in blow up action ahahah... If I do it I will post up, but for now I will make a small spark gap to not deal with bloody semiconductors blowing up or having to control them very "delicately".