But when the adjust terminal and output terminal are tied together, the LM317 is converted to a two-terminal component which behaves equivalently to a 1.5V, high-current Zener diode. This concept can ...

We always enjoy [w2aew’s] videos, and his latest on zener diodes is no exception ... one extra wire and still keep your costs under $1. Even if you want to do better and go with a switching ...

Although 5V-powered logic isstill common ... (Peripheral Component Interconnect)-bus clamp diodes in the FPGA’s I/Oblocks with an external series-limitingresistor to prevent damage to the FPGA(Figure ...