1N5362B-TP Discrete Semiconductor Products

Series:	--
Packaging:	Tape & Reel (TR)
Part Status:	Active
Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz):	28V
Tolerance:	±5%
Power - Max:	5W
Impedance (Max) (Zzt):	6 Ohms
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr:	500nA @ 21.2V
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If:	1.2V @ 1A
Operating Temperature:	-55°C ~ 150°C
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	DO-204AC, DO-15, Axial
Supplier Device Package:	DO-15
Base Part Number:	1N5362

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Introduction

A 1N5362B-TP is a zener diode, a type of semiconductor diode used for voltage regulation and current stabilization. It enables linear voltage regulation with a small current. It consists of a very thin semiconductor layer between two electrodes, an anode and a cathode. In most applications, it is connected in reverse-bias, and the breakdown voltage is the most important attribute of the device.1N5362B-TP is a single-zone Zener diode that can regulate a wide range of current, varying from a few miliamps up to 1000mA. It has a breakdown voltage of 5.3V, a peak reverse voltage of 400V and a forward voltage of 1.7V.

Working Principle

In order to understand how a 1N5362B-TP Zener diode works, its important to understand basic semiconductor physics. All semiconductor materials like silicon and germanium are made up of negative charges (electrons) and positive charges (holes). Holes are the place where negative charges are missing and electrons are the places where positive charges are. When a voltage is applied across a semiconductor junction, the electric field created by the voltage causes electrons to move from the negative side to the positive side. This causes a current to flow through the circuit. This flow of electrons is known as a diode.When released voltage is applied to a zener diode, its breakdown voltage is reached. This breakdown voltage can be set to any value within its range. When the diode reaches its breakdown voltage, a large amount of current starts to flow resulting in a linear regulation of the voltage. The 1N5362B-TP Zener diode has a breakdown voltage of 5.3V, so when a voltage of 5.3V is applied, it will start to regulate the voltage and provide a linear regulation depending on the current flowing through it.

Applications & Uses

1N5362B-TP Zener diodes are used in a wide variety of applications, including power supplies, voltage regulators, overvoltage protection circuits, and voltage references. They are available in a variety of packages and from a variety of different manufacturers. The most basic use of the Zener diode is as a voltage regulator and overvoltage protection device. When used for voltage regulation, the diode is connected in parallel with the load and a voltage reference is connected to the anode. Any surges above the specified value will be blocked and the load will only receive the regulated voltage. For overvoltage protection, the diode is connected in series with the load, and any voltage surges higher than the specified value will cause it to conduct, shunting the surge to ground and protecting the load. Zener diodes are also commonly used as reference elements, providing a stable voltage source for other components. The diode’s breakdown voltage is accurately controlled and relatively immune to variations in both temperature and applied current, allowing it to provide an accurate reference voltage for other components such as transistors and amplifiers.

Conclusion

The 1N5362B-TP Zener diode is a single-zone, medium-power device that can regulate voltages from a few miliamps up to 1000mA. It has a wide range of applications, including power supplies, voltage regulators, overvoltage protection circuits, and voltage references. The diode’s breakdown voltage is accurately controlled and relatively immune to variations in both temperature and applied current, providing an accurate reference voltage for other components.

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