1N5360B/TR12

1N5360B/TR12 Application Field and Working Principle

1N5360B/TR12 is a type of diode falling under the category of Zener-Single components. It is a 3 watt silicon Zener diode with a voltage range of 12 volts. It features fast zener recovery and low zener impedance characteristics. 1N5360B/TR12 can be utilized as a voltage regulator in digital circuits or in applications where regulated voltage is necessary. It also finds use in an array of wave-shaping applications in which DC bias protection is required as well as in design solutions involving wave-shaping applications.

Applications

1N5360B/TR12 is commonly used for voltage regulator applications as it helps to maintain regulated voltage with minimum variation. It is also used in various wave-shaping applications such as in TVs and audio amplifiers, in pulse voltage stabilization, in driving LED lights, in clipper circuits and in high-frequency circuits. It offers short circuit protection to the power supply lines and acts as a protective component to a certain extent.

Physical Description

1N5360B/TR12 is packaged in the common small DO-214AC package, which is a hermetic, two-lead, axial-leaded component. It has a top face that lightly juts out, a case that houses the die, and two short lead legs that protrude outward and can be soldered to a printed circuit board. The diode is constructed from silicon material and has a minim voltage drop of 1.0 volts with a maximum zener voltage of 12 volts.

Electrical Characteristics

The electrical characteristics of 1N5360B/TR12 include a maximum power dissipation of 3 watts, a maximum DC reverse voltage of 12 volts, a maximum DC current of 85 mA, and a maximum zener impedance of 6.0 ohms. The capacitance of the Zener diode is specified at both 5 V and 10 V, with a maximum leakage current of 100 μA and a junction capacitance of 500 pF.

Working Principle

1N5360B/TR12 essentially functions as a voltage regulator diode and works to maintain a steady, 12 volt DC output voltage. The diode limits the current flow in one direction and has a low forward voltage drop. As the applied voltage reaches the Zener voltage, reverse conduction or breakdown occurs, causing the regulated voltage to remain constant despite incoming voltage fluctuations. This process is known as “Zener voltage regulation”. Since 1N5360B/TR12 is a 3 watt Zener diode, it is able to handle power up to 3 watts in application and is generally used in applications where a low operating power is required.

Advantages

1N5360B/TR12 has many advantages. It is a fast and reliable diode with a low forward voltage drop, a high current capacity, a high temperature coefficient of less than 0.05%, and a low leakage current. It also has a low noise level and can be used over a wide temperature range. In addition, 1N5360B/TR12 has a fast response time for voltage regulation and can be used in a wide array of circuit designs.

Conclusion

The 1N5360B/TR12 diode is a versatile and reliable component, frequently used in a variety of applications such as high-frequency circuits, clipper circuits, voltage regulator applications and wave-shaping applications. It features fast zener recovery and low zener impedance characteristics with a maximum 3 watt power dissipation. These features, as well as its low forward voltage drop, high current capacity and low temperature coefficients make it a suitable solution for many applications.