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 |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
END |
WRAP AROUND |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
GLASS |
5 mA |
SINGLE |
13.2 mV/Cel |
12 V |
ZENER |
.1 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
90 ohm |
175 Cel |
25 ohm |
-55 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
O-LELF-R2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
.5 W |
e0 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
GLASS |
2 mA |
SINGLE |
144 mV/Cel |
120 V |
ZENER |
.5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
4500 ohm |
175 Cel |
-55 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-LALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1.3 W |
DO-41 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
END |
WRAP AROUND |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
GLASS |
5 mA |
SINGLE |
11 mV/Cel |
10 V |
ZENER |
.1 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
2 % |
70 ohm |
175 Cel |
-55 Cel |
O-LELF-R2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
.5 W |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
GLASS |
2 mA |
SINGLE |
180 mV/Cel |
150 V |
ZENER |
.5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
6000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-55 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-LALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1.3 W |
DO-41 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
END |
WRAP AROUND |
2 |
YES |
ROUND |
GLASS |
5 mA |
SINGLE |
2.55 mV/Cel |
5.1 V |
ZENER |
.1 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
2 % |
550 ohm |
175 Cel |
-55 Cel |
O-LELF-R2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
.5 W |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
NO |
245 mA |
SINGLE |
51 V |
1 |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
175 Cel |
5.2 ohm |
50 W |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
GLASS |
5 mA |
SINGLE |
6.2 V |
ZENER |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
6.45 % |
175 Cel |
10 ohm |
-55 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
O-LALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
.5 W |
DO-35 |
e0 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
21 mA |
SINGLE |
7.8 mV/Cel |
12 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
700 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
14 mA |
SINGLE |
13.5 mV/Cel |
18 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
750 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
7.5 mA |
SINGLE |
28.05 mV/Cel |
33 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
1000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
19 mA |
SINGLE |
8.45 mV/Cel |
13 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
700 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
28 mA |
SINGLE |
4.641 mV/Cel |
9.1 V |
ZENER |
25 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
700 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
11.5 mA |
SINGLE |
17.6 mV/Cel |
22 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
750 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
4 mA |
SINGLE |
55.8 mV/Cel |
62 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
2000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
3.7 mA |
SINGLE |
61.2 mV/Cel |
68 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
2000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
NO |
7.5 mA |
SINGLE |
9 V |
1 |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
20 ohm |
TIN LEAD |
.25 W |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
GLASS |
50 mA |
SINGLE |
12 mV/Cel |
12 V |
ZENER |
.5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
200 Cel |
7 ohm |
-55 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-LALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1.3 W |
DO-41 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
37 mA |
SINGLE |
2.72 mV/Cel |
6.8 V |
ZENER |
150 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
700 ohm |
175 Cel |
3.5 ohm |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
1.2 mA |
SINGLE |
200 mV/Cel |
200 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
8000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
GLASS |
50 mA |
SINGLE |
13 mV/Cel |
13 V |
ZENER |
.5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
200 Cel |
9 ohm |
-55 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-LALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1.3 W |
DO-41 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
7 mA |
SINGLE |
30.6 mV/Cel |
36 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
1000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
5.5 mA |
SINGLE |
42.3 mV/Cel |
47 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
1500 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
1.6 mA |
SINGLE |
152 mV/Cel |
160 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
6500 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
NO |
7.5 mA |
SINGLE |
9 V |
1 |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
20 ohm |
TIN LEAD |
.25 W |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
NO |
7.5 mA |
SINGLE |
9 V |
1 |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
20 ohm |
TIN LEAD |
.25 W |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
7 mA |
SINGLE |
30.6 mV/Cel |
36 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
1000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
25 mA |
SINGLE |
5.5 mV/Cel |
10 V |
ZENER |
25 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
700 ohm |
175 Cel |
7 ohm |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
2.5 mA |
SINGLE |
90 mV/Cel |
100 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
3000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
19 mA |
SINGLE |
8.45 mV/Cel |
13 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
700 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
3.3 mA |
SINGLE |
67.5 mV/Cel |
75 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
2000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
NO |
7.5 mA |
SINGLE |
6.2 V |
1 |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
15 ohm |
TIN LEAD |
.4 W |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
GLASS |
25 mA |
SINGLE |
19.8 mV/Cel |
18 V |
ZENER |
.5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
200 Cel |
11 ohm |
-55 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-LALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1.3 W |
DO-41 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
NO |
7.5 mA |
SINGLE |
9 V |
1 |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
20 ohm |
TIN LEAD |
.25 W |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
2.3 mA |
SINGLE |
104.5 mV/Cel |
110 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
4000 ohm |
175 Cel |
450 ohm |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
NO |
7.5 mA |
SINGLE |
6.2 V |
1 |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
15 ohm |
TIN LEAD |
.4 W |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
3.7 mA |
SINGLE |
61.2 mV/Cel |
68 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
2000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
NO |
7.5 mA |
SINGLE |
9 V |
1 |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
20 ohm |
TIN LEAD |
.25 W |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
6 mA |
SINGLE |
38.7 mV/Cel |
43 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
1500 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
2 mA |
SINGLE |
114 mV/Cel |
120 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
4500 ohm |
175 Cel |
550 ohm |
-65 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e0 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
NO |
7.5 mA |
SINGLE |
9 V |
1 |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
20 ohm |
TIN LEAD |
.25 W |
e0 |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
28 mA |
SINGLE |
4.641 mV/Cel |
9.1 V |
ZENER |
25 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
700 ohm |
175 Cel |
5 ohm |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
15.5 mA |
SINGLE |
11.2 mV/Cel |
16 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
700 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
1.4 mA |
SINGLE |
171 mV/Cel |
180 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
7000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
9.5 mA |
SINGLE |
22.95 mV/Cel |
27 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
750 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
12.5 mA |
SINGLE |
15 mV/Cel |
20 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
750 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e3 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
1.4 mA |
SINGLE |
171 mV/Cel |
180 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
Voltage Reference Diodes |
5 % |
7000 ohm |
175 Cel |
1200 ohm |
-65 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
e0 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
1.7 mA |
SINGLE |
142.5 mV/Cel |
150 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
6000 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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STMicroelectronics |
ZENER DIODE |
AXIAL |
WIRE |
2 |
NO |
ROUND |
METAL |
17 mA |
SINGLE |
10.5 mV/Cel |
15 V |
ZENER |
5 uA |
1 |
LONG FORM |
5 % |
700 ohm |
175 Cel |
-65 Cel |
O-MALF-W2 |
UNIDIRECTIONAL |
ISOLATED |
Not Qualified |
1 W |
DO-13 |
SILICON |
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.