Diodes Incorporated offers a range of Zener diodes with voltage ratings ranging from less than 2V to over 200V, and power ratings ranging from 0.25W to 50W. These diodes are available in surface-mount and through-hole packages and are suitable for a variety of applications, including voltage regulation, overvoltage protection, and reference voltage generation. Diodes Incorporated also offers Zener diodes with low leakage current and low-temperature coefficient for more demanding applications.
Features
The main features of the Zener series Zener Diodes may be summarized as follows:
1. Zener diodes are semiconductor devices that have a sharp breakdown voltage, which allows them to conduct current in the reverse direction when a certain voltage threshold is reached.
2. They are typically used as voltage regulators or as protection devices against overvoltage conditions.
3. Zener diodes have a very low dynamic resistance, making them ideal for voltage regulation applications where a constant voltage output is required.
4. They have a small form factor and can be easily integrated into electronic circuits.
5. Zener diodes are available in a range of voltages and power ratings.
Applications
Voltage regulation
Overvoltage protection
Reference voltage
Noise suppression
Waveform shaping
Reference voltage generation
Biasing
Current limiting
Meter protection
Zener diodes are commonly used to regulate voltage in electronic circuits. By selecting the appropriate Zener diode with a breakdown voltage close to the desired output voltage, a stable voltage can be maintained regardless of input voltage variations. Zener diodes can be used to protect electronic circuits from voltage spikes and surges by diverting excess voltage away from sensitive components.
