Different Zener Diode Symbols

The base symbol I can fine no definite standard reference for. I'd guess the majority of us would use it.

schematic

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Graphical samples for the Australian Standard AS 1102 (1989) Graphical symbols for electrotechnical does appear to reference this symbol. I don't have a copy, so I cannot confirm this.

Europe: International Electrotechnical Commission IEC60617 (2012) Graphical Symbols for Diagrams provide the following:

Zener Diode - IEC60617

with the IEC60617 (1996) version defining the bars. Diode Bars for:

  • Schottky
  • Tunnel
  • Zener
  • Bi-directional
  • Unitunnel

Their usage of straight bars (05-02-04) is for Bi-directional or breakdown diode.

Bi-directional or breakdown diode

US: IEEE 315 (1975) Standard for Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics Diagrams provides the straight bar symbol:

Zener - IEEE 315

ANSI Y32.2 (1975) Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics Diagrams has been superseded by IEEE315. It references the same symbol as IEEE315.