Engineering Glossary: Z

3 definitions in plain language.

3 terms beginning with Z. Use the filter to narrow the list, or the letters to jump to another part of the glossary.

3 terms
Zener diode #
A diode designed to conduct in reverse at a fixed breakdown voltage, used as a voltage reference. Electronics
Zero #
A value of s at which a transfer function is zero. Automation, controls and robotics
Ziegler-Nichols #
A set of rules for tuning PID controllers from a step test or an oscillation test. Automation, controls and robotics

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