1EZ180D/TR8

1EZ180D/TR8 is an electronic component categorized as Single Zener Diodes. It is a two-terminal device for controlling the flow of electricity. It is a silicon planar power zener diode with power rating of 180mW and rated voltage of 6.8V. This diode can handle peak forward current up to 100mA and ESD protection of class 3 (>16V). 1EZ180D/TR8 usually operates in circuit configurations where the current is only allowed one-way direction.

As a rectifying element, the 1EZ180D/TR8 is designed to protect circuits from high voltage and transient voltages. It achieves this by clamping the voltage at a specified level. Zener diodes have a wide range of application fields, such as voltage regulation, clamping, shunting, switching and various other electronic circuits. One of its common applications is electronic voltage stabilizers and other electronic systems that require a certain level of voltage regulation. The 1EZ180D/TR8 can also be used for low-power devices and high-current devices.

The 1EZ180D/TR8 acts as a two-way valve and easily installed into the circuit. It ensures that the circuit does not get overloaded with too much current and prevents damage from voltage fluctuations. The device has two functions: switching and rectification. When the device is used for switching, it acts as an open-close gate opening and closing the current according to the voltage level. In rectification mode, it conducts the current in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direction.

To understand the working principle of the 1EZ180D/TR8, it is important to understand its electrical characteristics. It consists of a silicon junction between P-Type and N-Type materials. As the voltage across the diode exceeds the breakdown voltage or Zener breakdown, the current starts to flow. This phenomenon is known as Zener breakdown and it is utilized in the 1EZ180D/TR8 to obtain voltage regulation from fluctuating inputs.

The 1EZ180D/TR8 has a Zener voltage rating that describes the specific voltage at which the device becomes operational. The voltage rating for the 1EZ180D/TR8 is 6.8 V, and any input voltage higher than that will be limited to the Zener voltage determined by the device specifications. The 1EZ180D/TR8 also has a maximum power rating that defines the maximum amount of power it can handle without enduring a thermal runaway. The device has an operating temperature range from -40C to +125C and it will shut down the circuit if the temperature assigned to it exceeds the specified level.

In conclusion, the 1EZ180D/TR8 is a type of single Zener diode that is designed and manufactured to provide protection against voltage and current fluctuations. It can be found in various applications, including low-power and high-current devices and in various rectification and voltage regulation circuit configurations. Its working principle is based on the Zener breakdown phenomenon, which allows it to control and limit the amount of current that can flow through the device.