1N5353/TR8

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1N5353/TR8 is a single Zener diode typically used for shunt regulation in power supplies, voltage references and voltage cascade. It may also be used for over-voltage protection, circuit biasing and switching operations. In general, a Zener diode is a two-terminal device that allows current to flow in one direction, but breaks down when it reaches a certain reverse voltage, allowing current to flow in the opposite direction.

When forward current is applied to the 1N5353/TR8, it behaves just like a normal diode, allowing current to pass through and blocking reverse current. When the reverse voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage (VZ) of the diode (typically around 5 V to 20 V for 1N5353/TR8), a large increase in the reverse current will occur, leading to a breakdown of the device. This is the Zener effect. The 1N5353/TR8 has a breakdown voltage range of 5 V to 20 V and a maximum allowable power dissipation of 500 mW.

The primary applications of the 1N5353/TR8 are to provide regulation in power supplies, voltage references and voltage cascades. In power supplies, this diode is used to stabilize the output voltage by forming a Zener voltage reference for the control loop. It is also used as a “crowbar” for over-voltage protection in case of an open circuit fault condition. In voltage references, 1N5353/TR8 Zener diodes are used to produce a stable reference voltage, providing a precise reference level across a wide range of operating temperatures and currents. In voltage cascades, they can be used to develop a staircase effect obtained by connecting several diodes in series. When a voltage greater than the threshold voltage is applied at one end of the cascading diodes, it will cause the current to flow through each diode in series.

In summary, the 1N5353/TR8 Zener diode is a two-terminal device used for shunt regulation in power supplies, voltage references and voltage cascades. It can also be used for over-voltage protection, circuit biasing, and switching operations. It has a breakdown voltage range of 5 V to 20 V and a maximum allowable power dissipation of 500 mW, making it suitable for a variety of applications.

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