When your circuit needs a diode to operate in the reverse breakdown region be sure to use a voltage regulator 1N5281B zener diode from Microsemi. Its test current is 0.65 mA. Its maximum leakage current is 0.1 μA. Its maximum power dissipation is 500 mW. It is made in a single configuration. This zener diode has a minimum operating temperature of -65 °C and a maximum of 175 °C. This zener device has a nominal voltage of 200 V and a voltage tolerance of 5%.
