5% indicates the maximum possible voltage (Tol) of 5%.While operating, the maximum voltage - Zener (Nom) is reduced to 8.2VV.This device should be operated at 10mA on the working test voltage.For its operation, maximum voltage - Forward (Vf) 1.1V @ 200mA is provided.
1N3516A Features
the working test voltage to 10mA minimal dynamic impedance is 10mA
1N3516A Applications
There are a lot of Microsemi Corporation 1N3516A applications of zener single diodes.