Hi, I'm a self taught enthusiast and am trying to ensure that 5v always occurs as an output of a circuit. If I built the attached circuit would applying say 6v on v1 or v2 result in 5v on the opposite end? Also do zeners require a load like LEDs? Thanks :slight_smile: [zener_question.PNG]

Zener diodes - Over voltage I/O circuit

jremington December 6, 2014, 7:37pm 3

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