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Why does the symbol reverse direction?

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)