1N2983B

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A 1N2983B is a single Zener diode. It is made of two pieces of semiconductor material that are joined together to form a junction between them. The diode is designed to allow current to flow in one direction in which the forward voltage drop is less than the reverse voltage drop.

1N2983B is a 2.85V Zener diode with a 5% tolerance, rated at 500mW. It has a maximum reverse voltage of 6V and a maximum forward current of 100mA. The device is static sensitive and is packaged in a standard SOD-323 package.

1N2983B is widely used in applications such as voltage regulation and voltage clamping. In voltage regulation applications, the Zener diode acts as a voltage source with an output voltage that is constant, regardless of changes in load current. In other words, the diode will remain in a closed state, even when the load resistance changes. This makes the Zener diode a great choice for power supply design because it allows for a constant voltage output.

In voltage clamping applications, the Zener diode acts as a protective device to prevent overvoltage conditions. When an overvoltage condition occurs, the Zener diode will become biased in the forward direction and begin conducting. This will limit the output voltage to the Zener diode\'s breakdown voltage, thereby protecting other components from any potential damage caused by an overvoltage condition.

The working principle of 1N2983B is quite simple. When the diode is in the forward bias condition, current will flow from anode to cathode and the voltage across the device will be equal to the forward voltage drop. When the device is reverse-biased, the current will be limited by the reverse breakdown voltage of the diode. In the case of the 1N2983B, this voltage is 2.85V.

In summary, the 1N2983B is a single Zener diode with a wide range of applications. It is a voltage regulator and voltage clamp and is made with two pieces of semiconductor material that is joined together to form a junction. Its breakdown voltage is 2.85V. The diode works by allowing the forward current to flow in one direction while the reverse current is limited by the Zener breakdown voltage. The device is static sensitive and is packaged in a standard SOD-323 package.

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