1N5373C/TR8

Series:	--
Packaging:	Tape & Reel (TR)
Part Status:	Active
Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz):	68V
Tolerance:	±2%
Power - Max:	5W
Impedance (Max) (Zzt):	44 Ohms
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr:	500nA @ 49V
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If:	1.2V @ 1A
Operating Temperature:	-65°C ~ 150°C
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	T-18, Axial
Supplier Device Package:	T-18
Base Part Number:	1N5373

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Introduction to 1N5373C/TR8

1N5373C/TR8 is a type of single Zener diode, a two-terminal device designed to protect against excessive electric current in a circuit. It is a type of diode commonly used in semiconductor materials, with one being very thin, and the other made of a thicker layer of semiconductor material. This type of diode is typically characterized by breakdown voltage, resistance, and capacitance.

Application of 1N5373C/TR8

1N5373C/TR8 is used for a variety of applications, including:

• electronic circuit protection
• versatility for different circuit topologies
• overvoltage protection
• noise suppression from unwanted signals/pulses
• clipping circuits used to adjust signal levels
• rectification (converting AC to DC)
• reverse current protection

1N5373C/TR8 is often used in power supplies, voltage regulators, overvoltage protection circuits, and optoelectronic devices. It can be used as a circuit element in many other applications as well.

Working Principle of 1N5373C/TR8

In order to explain the working principle of 1N5373C/TR8, we must first understand how a normal p-n junction diode works. A p-n junction diode is a specialized type of electrical component consisting of two distinct regions of semiconductor material with different doping profiles. The region with the “p” type of doping (more impacted electrons) is the positive terminal, and the region with the “n” type of doping (more impacted holes) is the negative terminal.The p-n junction diode typically has an abrupt transition of electrical resistance from low to high, as the applied voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage. For example, when a voltage is applied to the p-n junction diode, the electric current flow is initially blocked, because the resistance of the device is very high. When the voltage reaches the breakdown voltage, the resistance suddenly drops, and the current flows at the same rate as if it was a single wire.The 1N5373C/TR8 is a specialized p-n junction diode with a predetermined breakdown voltage, usually 5.6V. The diode functions similarly to a traditional diode but with a few additional features. It is designed to limit voltage or current in a circuit, providing protection against power surges. The Zener breakdown occurs due to significant electric fields which are created along the transition from p-type to n-type material, which are high enough to cause the absorption of holes and electrons from the surrounding material.

Conclusion

The 1N5373C/TR8 is a single Zener diode, a type of diode used to protect circuits from overvoltage or current. It uses a p-n junction to protect against voltage exceeding a certain breakdown voltage, causing it to drop its resistance to allow current to flow without disruption. 1N5373C/TR8 is used in many applications including power supplies, voltage regulators, overvoltage protection circuits, optoelectronic devices and more.

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