1N5369E3/TR13

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Diodes - Zener - Single

1N5369E3/TR13 is a Zener diode commonly used to regulate or control voltages. Zener diodes have the property of having a constant voltage across them, which allows them to be used for a variety of purposes.

Application Field

1N5369E3/TR13 is versatile and can be applied over a very broad range of applications from general to special purposes. Primarily, it is used in various regulating circuits, power management systems, power supply and lighting control circuits, sound systems and automotive electronics.

It is commonly used for voltage stabilization and power line voltage control, such as low voltage applications where rapid response is needed. It can also provide a simple and effective way to regulate the local power grid generated voltage, or to provide the needed voltage rise or drop wherever the application requires it.

Working Principle

A Zener diode works by having a voltage drop that is always fixed. It allows a current to flow in one direction and prevent it from flowing in the other direction. The voltage drop of a Zener diode is determined by the amount of doping that occurs during the manufacturing process. The more dopant atoms the manufacturer adds to the semiconductor, the higher the voltage drop across the diode. This level of voltage drop can be varied based on the needs of the application.

The Zener diode will act much like a standard diode in the forward biased direction; this is known as the Zener breakdown region. The diode will still be able to act as a rectifier, preventing the current from flowing in the opposite direction. Once the voltage reaches the breakdown point, the voltage will remain steady and the current will start to rise exponentially.

One of the major advantages of using a Zener diode over a regular diode is the consistency of its voltage drop. This allows the circuits they are used in to be very predictable in their behavior. Additionally, these devices typically have very low reverse leakage when compared to other types of diodes.

Conclusion

1N5369E3/TR13 is a Zener diode used in various applications that require a controlled and steady voltage drop. This device works by having a voltage drop across it that can be varied based on the low level doping used during the manufacturing process. This allows it to be applied to a wide range of applications where a controlled voltage drop is desired.

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