1N3005A

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Packaging:	Bulk
Part Status:	Active
Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz):	100V
Tolerance:	±5%
Power - Max:	10W
Impedance (Max) (Zzt):	40 Ohms
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr:	10µA @ 76V
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If:	1.5V @ 2A
Operating Temperature:	-65°C ~ 175°C
Mounting Type:	Chassis, Stud Mount
Package / Case:	DO-203AA, DO-4, Stud
Supplier Device Package:	DO-213AA
Base Part Number:	1N3005

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1N3005A Application Field and Working PrincipleThe 1N3005A is a single Zener diode which has a wide range of uses in countless applications. The diode finds its use in the protection of circuits from transient voltage spikes, the submission of voltage references and the regulation of power supply voltages. This article will explore the different application fields of the diode, as well as its working principle.The 1N3005A diode is built on a two-terminal PN junction structure. It usually features a glass encapsulation, and can withstand a maximum power rated at 200mW. It also features a breakdown voltage variance of ± 5%, making it suitable for applications that demand extreme accuracy when it comes to voltage output.The 1N3005A can be used in various applications such as over-voltage protection, clamping, signal conditioning and the stabilization of power supply voltages. In terms of its over-voltage protection capabilities, the diode allows for current to be redirected if it passes its maximum voltage rating. This helps to protect components from damage due to over-voltage. Furthermore, it also allows for the oscillation of a signal at a voltage level that is greater than its maximum voltage rating, making it ideal for signal conditioning. The Zener diode is also useful for the stabilization of switch mode power supplies which require consistent voltage regulation.When it comes to the working principle of the diode, its properties can be explained using the Shockley diode equation. The equation states that the reverse current of the diode is the Zener breakdown voltage multiplied by the ideality factor of the diode, which is a measure of how closely the reverse current of the diode resembles an ideal diode in its forward region. The ideality factor is usually between 1 and 2, and it is dependent on the temperature of the diode.At a breakdown voltage known as Zener Voltage (Vz), the reverse current flow in the diode increases sharply because of minority carrier injection due to the law of mass action, meaning current starts to flow even if the voltage across it is negative. This voltage can be seen in the graph of a reverse current-voltage relation, and it is known as the Zener Breakdown Voltage (Vz).The Zener breakdown voltage is determined by the doping profile of the junction, and it remains constant over a wide range of temperatures and values. This makes it ideal for precision voltage regulation applications, as the voltage output remains consistent and accurate under all conditions.In conclusion, the 1N3005A diode is an incredibly versatile and useful component that can be used in a wide range of applications. Whether it be for clamping, signal conditioning, over-voltage protection or voltage stabilization in switch mode power supplies, its superior precision makes it ideal for all. Furthermore, its working principle is based on the Shockley diode equation and the Zener breakdown voltage, and its ideality factor helps it to closely resemble the behavior of an ideal diode in its forward region.

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