# Zener diode

Canonical URL: https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/zener-diode
Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-13
Lookup label: ZD
Drawing use: Schematic
Reference families: IEC, Manufacturer

A Zener diode is a semiconductor component intended for a documented reverse-breakdown operating function.

## What it represents

A Zener diode is a semiconductor component intended for a documented reverse-breakdown operating function. The schematic identifies its polarity and the associated current-limiting or bias circuit.

## How to read it

- Check the reference voltage and power rating of the selected component.
- The preview is an original explanation of this function. Match the actual drawing convention to its legend and the selected equipment documentation.

## Information to show or reference

- State rated breakdown voltage
- Show polarity
- Reference current-limiting network

## Important distinction

A Zener diode's specified breakdown function differs from an ordinary rectifier diode's intended service.

## Facts

- Drawing role: Semiconductor function
- Representation scope: Functional concept; not an official standard graphic or a product footprint
- Public vendor block reference: HDI1V2, VDI1V2 (Autodesk identifiers; not IEC symbol numbers)
- Identifier status: The short label is a functional lookup label, not an assigned IEC or IEEE symbol number. Any separately listed Autodesk code is a verified vendor block name.

## Public references

- [AutoCAD Electrical: Semiconductor components](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2021/ENU/AutoCAD-Electrical/files/GUID-AC954072-7314-4682-88AF-38160D61E9A2.htm) — Autodesk. Public documentation of this equipment function or named vendor variant; the illustration is independently authored and is not the source graphic.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.