NXP Semiconductors Zener Diodes 2,400+

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Part RoHS Manufacturer Diode Type Terminal Position Terminal Form No. of Terminals Surface Mount Package Shape Package Body Material Working Test Current Config Maximum Voltage Temperature Coefficient Nominal Reference Voltage Maximum Output Current Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation Maximum Forward Voltage (VF) Nominal Breakdown Voltage Maximum Reverse Recovery Time Technology Maximum Reverse Current No. of Elements Reverse Test Voltage Package Style (Meter) Sub-Category Maximum Voltage Tolerance Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage Maximum Knee Impedance Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum Dynamic Impedance Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Polarity Case Connection Qualification Maximum Power Dissipation Additional Features JEDEC-95 Code Maximum Clamping Voltage Minimum Breakdown Voltage Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Forward Current JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Diode Element Material Maximum Breakdown Voltage Reference Standard

1N4741AT/R

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

23 mA

SINGLE

11 V

ZENER

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

700 ohm

200 Cel

8 ohm

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

DO-41

e3

SILICON

BZV49-C11,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

SINGLE

FLAT

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

9 mV/Cel

11 V

ZENER

.1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

TIN

R-PSSO-F3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1 W

TO-243AA

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C12,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

10 mV/Cel

12 V

ZENER

.1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

25 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C15,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

13 mV/Cel

15 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

30 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C10,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

8 mV/Cel

10 V

ZENER

.2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C18,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

16 mV/Cel

18 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

45 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C13,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

11 mV/Cel

13 V

ZENER

.1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

30 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C16,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

14 mV/Cel

16 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

40 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C11,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

9 mV/Cel

11 V

ZENER

.1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C18,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

16 mV/Cel

18 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

45 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C5V1,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

1.2 mV/Cel

5.1 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

60 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

CECC50005-021

BZX84-C12,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

10 mV/Cel

12 V

ZENER

.1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

25 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

1N4741A,113

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

23 mA

SINGLE

11 V

ZENER

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

700 ohm

200 Cel

8 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

O-LALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

DO-41

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C4V7

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

4.7 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

80 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C4V7,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

.2 mV/Cel

4.7 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

80 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C5V1,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

1.2 mV/Cel

5.1 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

60 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

CECC50005-021

BZX84-C3V3,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

3.3 V

ZENER

5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

95 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C5V6,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

2.5 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

40 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C5V1

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.1 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

60 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

NZH11C,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

10 mA

SINGLE

11 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2.52 %

150 Cel

120 ohm

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.5 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

IEC-60134

BZX585-C9V1,135

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

9.1 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

100 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV55-C5V1,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

5 mA

SINGLE

1.2 mV/Cel

5.1 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

200 Cel

60 ohm

-65 Cel

Tin (Sn)

O-LELF-R2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C15,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

13 mV/Cel

15 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

30 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV55-C15,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

5 mA

SINGLE

13 mV/Cel

14.7 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

200 Cel

30 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV55-C12,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

5 mA

SINGLE

10 mV/Cel

12.05 V

ZENER

.1 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

200 Cel

25 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C4V7,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

.2 mV/Cel

4.7 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

80 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

1N5239BT/R

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

20 mA

SINGLE

6.188 mV/Cel

9.1 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

LONG FORM

5 %

200 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

DO-35

SILICON

BZX84-C5V6,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

2.5 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

40 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV55-C5V6,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

5 mA

SINGLE

2.5 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

200 Cel

40 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C3V3

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

3.3 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

95 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV55-C4V7,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

5 mA

SINGLE

.2 mV/Cel

4.7 V

ZENER

3 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

200 Cel

80 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C12

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

12 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

25 ohm

-65 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV55-C3V3,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

3.3 V

ZENER

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

200 Cel

95 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C5V6

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

5.6 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

40 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C3V3,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

0 mV/Cel

3.3 V

ZENER

5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

95 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C10,235

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

8 mV/Cel

10 V

ZENER

.2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-B10,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

8 mV/Cel

10 V

ZENER

.2 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

2 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX384-C15,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

15 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

200 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.3 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV55-C18,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

5 mA

SINGLE

16 mV/Cel

17.95 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

200 Cel

45 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

1N5248BT/R

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

7 mA

SINGLE

15.3 mV/Cel

18 V

ZENER

.1 uA

1

LONG FORM

5 %

200 Cel

-65 Cel

O-LALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

DO-35

SILICON

BZX84-C10

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

10 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

20 ohm

-65 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C8V2,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

6.2 mV/Cel

8.2 V

ZENER

.7 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

15 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C9V1,215

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

7 mV/Cel

9.1 V

ZENER

.5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

15 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C18

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

18 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

45 ohm

-65 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV55-C15,135

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

5 mA

SINGLE

13 mV/Cel

14.7 V

ZENER

.05 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

200 Cel

30 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV55-C5V1,135

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

5 mA

SINGLE

1.2 mV/Cel

5.1 V

ZENER

2 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

200 Cel

60 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZV55-C5V6,135

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

END

WRAP AROUND

2

YES

ROUND

GLASS

5 mA

SINGLE

2.5 mV/Cel

5.6 V

ZENER

1 uA

1

LONG FORM

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

200 Cel

40 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

O-LELF-R2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

.4 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

BZX84-C15

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SINGLE

15 V

ZENER

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5 %

150 Cel

30 ohm

-65 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

TO-236AB

e3

30

260

SILICON

Zener Diodes

Zener diodes are electronic components that are designed to operate in the reverse breakdown region of their P-N junction, providing a stable and predictable voltage output. They are commonly used in electronic circuits as voltage regulators, voltage references, and surge protectors.

Zener diodes operate based on the properties of their P-N junction, which is designed to have a narrow depletion region and a low breakdown voltage. When a reverse voltage is applied to the diode, the depletion region widens, allowing a small reverse current to flow. As the voltage across the diode increases, the reverse current increases exponentially, maintaining a stable voltage across the diode.

Zener diodes offer several advantages over other types of voltage regulators, such as simplicity, low cost, and high efficiency. They do not require any external components, such as capacitors or inductors, and they can provide a stable output voltage over a wide range of input voltages and temperatures.

Zener diodes are commonly used in electronic circuits that require a stable voltage source, such as power supplies, battery chargers, and voltage regulators. They come in different package sizes and voltage ratings, depending on the application and the required performance.