1N4761P/TR8

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Diodes are electronic components made of two different layers of semiconductor material, typically silicon. A semiconductor is a type of material that has the properties of both an insulator and a conductor. Diodes are useful in many electronic applications such as rectification, detection, and protection from too much current. Zener diodes are one type of diode that are specifically used to regulate voltage.

1N4761P/TR8 is a zener single diode that is commonly used in several applications. It is a relatively small diode, with a form factor of SOT-23, and is capable of withstanding up to 5 watts of power dissipation. The 1N4761P/TR8 is also rated to operate between -65°C and 150°C.

The 1N4761P/TR8 is most commonly used in a wide range of applications where relatively low voltages and currents are needed. Examples of these applications include voltage regulation in logic gates and amplifiers, in reverse-biased circuits, and in voltage references. The 1N4761P/TR8 can also be used in clamped and tuned circuits, as TTL protection and switching, as well as as a part of measuring and communication systems.

The working principle of the 1N4761P/TR8 diode is relatively simple. When a voltage is applied across the diode, the electrons will start to move through the outer quasi-neutral layer with a field across the junction. The current flow in the diode creates a voltage drop across the junction that is relatively independent of temperature and current. This allows the diode to be used as a voltage regulator, keeping the voltage across the diode at a specified level regardless of the current and temperature.

When the voltage applied to the 1N4761P/TR8 diode is less than the Zener breakdown voltage of 8.2 V, the diode behaves like a regular diode, allowing for conduction in one direction only. When the voltage rises above the Zener breakdown voltage, however, the diode will start to conduct in both directions. This means that the diode will not be able to regulate voltage above 8.2 V, as the current will not be limited by the diode.

In summary, the 1N4761P/TR8 is a zener single diode that is used in a wide range of applications where relatively low voltages and currents are needed. The diode makes use of a Zener breakdown voltage to regulate voltage, allowing it to be used in voltage regulation, reverse-biased circuits, and in voltage references. The diode will not be able to regulate voltage above 8.2 V, as the current will not be limited by the diode.

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