Do Zener diodes have polarity?

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Do Zener diodes have polarity?

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anonymous · Answer 1 · 2018-01-12T15:52:11+0000

Yes, Zener diode have polarity Anode (+) and Cathode (-).

Neha8235 · Answer 2 · 2018-05-20T23:44:58+0000

Yes, Zener diode have polarity Anode(+) and Cathode (-). And Zener Diode are connected into circuit with their cathode as positive terminal because they operate in reverse bias mode.

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