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MrBungle · 12th Jun 2018, 9:25 pm

I have a 15v stabistor in a design I want to replace. Can anyone confirm the function of these. I assume that they forward conduct at 15v and do not reverse conduct at all unlike a Zener. Would a 14.3v Zener and 1n4148 back to back do the job?

12th Jun 2018, 9:25 pm	#1
MrBungle Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London, UK. Posts: 3,687	What can I replace a dead stabistor with? I have a 15v stabistor in a design I want to replace. Can anyone confirm the function of these. I assume that they forward conduct at 15v and do not reverse conduct at all unlike a Zener. Would a 14.3v Zener and 1n4148 back to back do the job?