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Why does the symbol reverse direction?

Although the current version is also acceptable, the original one should be better for "Z"ener diode.

The two rectangular-angle leg of the bar implies "Z" for Zener diode.

Another similar example is the Schottky diode, using two curve leg to imply "S" for Schottky diode.

Darkman101 (talk) 09:40, 13 May 2013 (UTC)

Wrong Symbol?

The symbol as shown here is acceptable but could be confused with a Schottky Barrier Diode, which is a different kind of diode, and not a Zener diode. The bends on the cathode bar are different. See the Schottky diode page [here ]. To be technically correct we should also show the ISO standard symbol which has only one bend, at 90-degrees. See this page here.
I have uploaded a proposed replacement: here.
Rich S 10001 (talk) 18:02, 7 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]