1N5334BE3

Diodes - Zener - Single

The 1N5334BE3 is a small signal silicon zener diode, featuring a low junction capacitance and high stability. This diode, suitable for use in reverse voltage protection and noise reduction applications, has a wide range of applications in the electronic components world. It is a single diode with a reverse standoff voltage of 6.2V, reverse current leakage of 5mA, and a breakdown voltage temperature coefficient of -0.13%/°C.

Application Field

It can be used as regular zener diode for a multitude of voltage operations for integrated circuits. This usage would involve clamping a voltage value to a rated or nominal standard, or else used as a voltage reference, or acting as a surge protector. This diode can also be used, in different configurations, as a voltage regulator or a current regulator.

It can be applied in power management products, such as AC/DC power supply protection, and telecom/network power protection. It can also be used in TVS arrays for protection of circuits against high voltage transient spikes. It can contribute to voltage regulation in integrated circuitry and collector-emitter voltage protection in FET transistors; especially small-signal N- and P-channel FETs.

Working Principle

The 1N5334BE3 zener has a special property which causes a noticeable suppressed flow of current in the reverse direction at a pre-determined voltage. When a zener diode is placed in the circuit with the reverse biased junction, it maintains the voltage drop between the two stated points. When the voltage supply is greater than this reverse breakdown voltage of the diode, it keeps the voltage drop constant across the diode over a specified range of currents.

This diode also possesses the capacitive characteristics. It allows the oscillation of AC components by storing and releasing energy in the form of electrical charge at alternating voltages. This phenomenon helps the component to resist any kind of voltage surge or noise.

The 1N5334BE3 is a component that can be used in a variety of applications, from protecting the output stage of the integrated circuits to voltage regulation of different circuits. Furthermore, it can be used as a surge protector, a current regulator and a voltage reference component.