MMBZ5250C-E3-18

Diodes - Zener - SingleThe MMBZ5250C-E3-18 Zener diode is a single diode that is widely used in various electrical devices. It has a small size and a series of features that make it ideal for a number of applications.The MMBZ5250C-E3-18 is a small diode with a rated maximum working reverse voltage of 18V and a maximum surge current of 1.5A. It also has a maximum reverse current leakage of 5mA and an operating temperature range of -55°C to +120°C. The diode is also self-protected against overvoltage and has an ESD rating of 2kV. It is most often used for voltage stabilisation, voltage regulation and noise suppression applications. The diode works by providing a constant voltage in the circuit, which is achieved by the reverse current leakage across the diode and the breakdown voltage of the Zener effect. This low-voltage zener diode also serves as an effective voltage-limiting device, protecting circuits from overvoltage and preventing damage to other components.The diode also acts as a protection element, absorbing voltage spikes in the circuit and protecting other components from damage. This is achieved by the low resistance of the diode which allows it to act as a very low resistance when the overvoltage condition is encountered, automatically bypassing the excess voltage to ground. The MMBZ5250C-E3-18 Zener diode is widely used due to its small size and low cost. It is used in power supplies, inverters, stabilizers, CCTV monitoring systems and various other industrial, automotive and consumer products. The diode is also popular in voltage detector circuits and is used in applications to detect the presence of an AC voltage, DC voltage, and amplified signals. It is also used in voltage and current regulators, for example for AC voltage, DC voltage and pulse voltage regulation. In this application the diode is connected in parallel with the load and the value of the breakdown voltage is selected depending on the voltage drop needed in the circuit.In addition, the diode is often used in pulse shaping applications, as it provides for fast response time and high accuracy in a small package. It can also be used to protect sensitive components from voltage spikes.Overall, the MMBZ5250C-E3-18 Zener diode is widely used in many applications due to its small size, low cost and the various features it provides, including the voltage stabilisation and voltage regulation features. It is popular in power supplies, inverters, stabilizers, CCTV monitoring systems and various other industrial, automotive and consumer products.