Is it possible to use the Zener diode between the gate and source for surge absorption?

Gate-source zener diodes can be used to absorb surges within VGSS rating for short periods of time.

The gate-source Zener diode is designed to protect against ESD(Electro Static Discharge). It absorbs a large overvoltage (surge) within a short period of time and prevents a voltage above a certain voltage from being applied to other semiconductors.
The gate-source Zener diode is only for absorbing rare surges. Please confirm that an overvoltage larger than VGSS rating is not applied to the gate in the actual operating condition.
The drain-current (DC) that can be applied to a product is limited by the current carrying capacity of the product's package, the maximum-channel temperature and the safe operating area.

Fig. 1: Diodes for protecting ESD
Fig. 1: Diodes for protecting ESD
Fig. 2: Constant voltage diode
Fig. 2: Constant voltage diode

See also the pages and documentation below.

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