The DDZ9697S-7 is a Zener Diode manufactured by Diodes Incorporated for use as a voltage regulator, voltage stabilizer, surge protector, and other similar applications. It is a 200 milliwatt 10V LF type Zener Diode, which means that it has a rated power dissipation of 200mW at 10V forward voltage. Its current characteristic is a low-temperature coefficient that diminishes as temperature rises. It has a wide range of applications in the electronics industry, including: clock and timer circuits, surge protection, military, computer, medical, and industrial applications.