05-03-2026, 10:59 AM
Roy
https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthrea...ight=zener
I used a SOT23 part so not to use two single diodes.
A dual Zener 5.6V with common Anode. Like this, 2BZX84C5V1
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Dio...rnVw%3D%3D
Another part that could be used is a Back-to-Back TVS diode like say this one, SY205208DXC .
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Sil...EDIg%3D%3D
Of course it makes little sense to order $0.25 part fro MOuser and pay $9 for shipping.
Things to keep in mind.
Regular Zeners have fairly large capacitance and will degrade the signal when it is of a fairly high frequency. It still is usable but will not be the same amplitude as low frequency.
To avoid that the TVS can be used, but the TVS is not made for constant clamping, it is a fairly high, but very short, energy pulse protection device. So while it will protect from a very short pule, it will not withstand prolonged exposure to clamping energy.
I use Zeners.
https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthrea...ight=zener
I used a SOT23 part so not to use two single diodes.
A dual Zener 5.6V with common Anode. Like this, 2BZX84C5V1
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Dio...rnVw%3D%3D
Another part that could be used is a Back-to-Back TVS diode like say this one, SY205208DXC .
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Sil...EDIg%3D%3D
Of course it makes little sense to order $0.25 part fro MOuser and pay $9 for shipping.
Things to keep in mind.
Regular Zeners have fairly large capacitance and will degrade the signal when it is of a fairly high frequency. It still is usable but will not be the same amplitude as low frequency.
To avoid that the TVS can be used, but the TVS is not made for constant clamping, it is a fairly high, but very short, energy pulse protection device. So while it will protect from a very short pule, it will not withstand prolonged exposure to clamping energy.
I use Zeners.
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