1N4100-1

Series:	*
Part Status:	Active

Due to market price fluctuations, if you need to purchase or consult the price. You can contact us or emial to us:   sales@allicdata.com

1N4100-1 is a kind of diode that is classified into single zener diode. It is one of the most widely used diodes in electrical circuits due to its relatively low cost and excellent performance. 1N4100-1 is mainly used as a voltage regulator in circuits that experience large voltage and current fluctuations. Its main purpose is to protect the circuit from overvoltage or high current surges.1N4100-1 is a single zener diode which is composed of an anode connected to a cathode in a single diode structure. The anode and cathode of the 1N4100-1 are made of highly conductive, low-leakage metal, such as aluminium or copper. The two terminals are connected to a metal film which is embedded in a semiconductor material. The semiconductor material used is usually silicon.At steady state, the 1N4100-1 operates in its linear region. This is the mode of operation in which the voltage and current are fixed. As the voltage across the diode increases, the current through it increases linearly until it reaches breakdown. At this point, the diode becomes highly nonlinear and the current through it increases exponentially. This is known as the zener breakdown region.The zener breakdown region of the 1N4100-1 is where the diode functions as a voltage regulator. The diode breaks down at a certain voltage, usually around 5.0V, which is the zener voltage. This voltage can be adjusted by changing the doping level of the semiconductor material. The lower the resistance of the material is, the higher the breakdown voltage will be and vice versa.1N4100-1 also has the ability to absorb large electrical surges and conduct high output currents by having a low voltage regulation rate (Vz) and a long recovery time. This makes it an ideal choice for applications that require reliable voltage regulation over a wide range and fast recovery times for large surges.In summary, 1N4100-1 is a single zener diode which has excellent performance and low cost. It is mainly used as a voltage regulator to protect circuits from overvoltage or large current surges. Its high voltage breakdown and low Vz (voltage regulation rate) gives it the ability to absorb large electrical surges and conduct high output currents. It also has a long recovery time which makes it ideal for applications with large voltage fluctuations.

The specific data is subject to PDF, and the above content is for reference

Part Number	Manufacturer	Price	Quantity	Description