1N5345/TR12

Diodes - Zener - Single

The 1N5345/TR12 application field and working principle is a single Zener diode. It is typically used in a variety of applications, such as voltage regulators, voltage limiters, voltage references, and other AC/DC power control applications. It can also be used in circuit protection, data storage, and PC board wiring.

A Zener diode is an electronic component, which combines a normal semiconductor diode and a voltage regulator into one package. It allows current to flow in a reverse direction, which is also known as reverse bias, and gain a form of resistance which relies on the voltage applied to the diode. Zener diodes are commonly used for their ability to maintain a certain voltage level when current is changing, this makes them ideal for voltage regulation.

The 1N5345/TR12 single Zener diode is a type of reverse-biased semiconductor diode with a breakdown voltage ranging between 3.3V and 30V. It is made up of a single PN junction, which is formed by adding an impurity to a semiconductor. This impurity creates a bilateral semiconductor from which the Zener diode can function. The 1N5345/TR12 is a “through-rate” diode with a very low on-state voltage.

When used in a power circuit, Zener diodes work similar to other types of diodes: the current can only flow in one direction and the voltage across the diode is regulated. However, the voltage is regulated at the Zener voltage instead of the forward voltage. The Zener voltage is determined by the amount of impurities added to the junction and will always remain constant, even when the current through the diode is changing. When a current is passed through the diode and it reaches the Zener voltage, the diode will then start to pass current in both directions, thus stabilizing the voltage.

In a voltage regulator application, the 1N5345/TR12 single Zener diode can be used to limit an input voltage to an output voltage. This is done by passing an AC/DC power supply through the input and the output to the 1N5345/TR12 single Zener diode, then setting the Zener voltage to the desired output voltage. When the current flow reaches the Zener voltage, the diode will begin passing current in both directions, thus regulating the voltage.

The 1N5345/TR12 single Zener diode can also be used in other applications such as over-voltage protection. This is done by placing the 1N5345/TR12 single Zener diode in series with a variable output voltage power supply. When the output voltage begins to exceed the Zener voltage, the diode will begin passing current in the opposite direction, thus controlling the voltage.

The 1N5345/TR12 single Zener diode is an excellent choice for many power supply control circuits. It is reliable, easy to use, and can be used in a variety of applications. Its low on-state voltage and wide range of breakdown voltages make it an ideal choice for a variety of circuit protection and voltage regulation applications.