5 Zener Diodes 140

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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

PZU13DB2/DG

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

13 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

10 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.2 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

SILICON

PZU2.7DB2,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

2.7 V

.9 V

ZENER

20 uA

2

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

4.5 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU10DB2,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

7 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.2 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU3.9DB2,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

3.9 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

2

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.89 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU3.6DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

3.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

5 uA

2

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

3.4 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU10DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

7 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.2 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU15DB2/DG

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 V

.9 V

ZENER

.05 uA

2

11 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.18 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

SILICON

PZU16DB2,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

16 V

.9 V

ZENER

.05 uA

2

12 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.04 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU9.1DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

9.1 V

.9 V

ZENER

.5 uA

2

6 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.1 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU3.9DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

3.9 V

.9 V

ZENER

3 uA

2

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.89 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU8.2DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

8.2 V

.9 V

ZENER

.5 uA

2

5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.08 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU15DB2,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 V

.9 V

ZENER

.05 uA

2

11 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.18 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU11DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

11 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

8 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.09 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU24DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

24 V

.9 V

ZENER

.05 uA

2

19 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.19 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU13DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

13 V

.9 V

ZENER

.1 uA

2

10 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.2 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU6.2DB2,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.2 V

.9 V

ZENER

.5 uA

2

3 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.18 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU5.1DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.1 V

.9 V

ZENER

2 uA

2

1.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.16 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU6.8DB2,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

.9 V

ZENER

.5 uA

2

3.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.06 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU6.8DB2/DG

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

.9 V

ZENER

.5 uA

2

3.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.06 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

SILICON

PZU6.2DB2/DG

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.2 V

.9 V

ZENER

.5 uA

2

3 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.18 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

SILICON

PZU5.1DB2,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.1 V

.9 V

ZENER

2 uA

2

1.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.16 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU6.8DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

.9 V

ZENER

.5 uA

2

3.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.06 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU5.6DB2,115

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

1 uA

2

2.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.14 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU5.1DB2/DG

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.1 V

.9 V

ZENER

2 uA

2

1.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.16 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

SILICON

PZU5.6DB2/DG

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

1 uA

2

2.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.14 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

SILICON

PZU5.6DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

.9 V

ZENER

1 uA

2

2.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.14 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

PZU6.2DB2

NXP Semiconductors

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

6.2 V

.9 V

ZENER

.5 uA

2

3 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Other Diodes

2.18 %

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

934061545115

Nexperia

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

2.2 %

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G5

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

934062075115

Nexperia

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

SEPARATE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 V

ZENER

2

SMALL OUTLINE

2.2 %

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.25 W

SILICON

DF5A6.2CFU

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

6.2 V

ZENER

2.5 uA

4

5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.45 %

150 Cel

30 ohm

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

IEC-61000-4-2

DF5A3.6JE

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

3.6 V

ZENER

10 uA

4

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.56 %

150 Cel

130 ohm

R-PDSO-F5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.1 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

IEC-61000-4-2

DF5A6.8F,LF(T

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

5.88 %

125 Cel

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.2 W

SILICON

IEC-61000-4-2

DF5A5.6FU

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.19 %

125 Cel

40 ohm

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

DF5A5.6LFU

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

ZENER

1 uA

4

3.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.19 %

125 Cel

50 ohm

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

IEC-61000-4-2

DF5A3.3FU

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

3.3 V

ZENER

20 uA

4

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.06 %

125 Cel

130 ohm

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

IEC-61000-4-2

DF5A6.8F(T5LCLAR,F

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

5.88 %

125 Cel

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.2 W

SILICON

DF5A6.8F(T5LKOTOBF

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

5.88 %

125 Cel

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

.2 W

SILICON

DF5A8.2LF

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

8.2 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

4.878 %

125 Cel

60 ohm

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

DF5A6.8CFU

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.88 %

150 Cel

25 ohm

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

DF5A5.6JE

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

5.6 V

ZENER

1 uA

4

2.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.19 %

150 Cel

40 ohm

R-PDSO-F5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.1 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

IEC-61000-4-2

DF5A3.6F

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

3.6 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.56 %

125 Cel

130 ohm

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

DF5A3.3F

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

3.3 V

ZENER

20 uA

4

1 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

6.06 %

125 Cel

130 ohm

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

IEC-61000-4-2

DF5A6.2LJE

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

6.2 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

4.84 %

150 Cel

50 ohm

R-PDSO-F5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.1 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

DF5A6.8LJE

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

4.41 %

150 Cel

50 ohm

R-PDSO-F5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.1 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

DF5A6.8CJE

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.88 %

150 Cel

25 ohm

R-PDSO-F5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.1 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

DF5A6.8FU

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

Voltage Reference Diodes

5.9 %

125 Cel

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

DF8A6.8FK

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 7 ELEMENTS

6.8 V

6.8 V

ZENER

7

SMALL OUTLINE

Transient Suppressors

5.88 %

150 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

e0

SILICON

DF5A12FU

Toshiba

ZENER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

5

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

5 mA

COMMON ANODE, 4 ELEMENTS

12 V

ZENER

4

SMALL OUTLINE

5.39 %

150 Cel

R-PDSO-G5

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

.2 W

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.