1N5384B/TR8

Diodes - Zener - Single

The 1N5384B/TR8 is a Zener diode which functions as a circuit element that exhibits a guaranteed breakdown voltage with a 5 percent tolerance. In its simplest form, the Zener diode is an electronic component that can be used to regulate current and voltage.

A Zener diode consists of a small P-N junction that is reverse biased. When the voltage applied to the diode exceeds the breakdown voltage or the Zener voltage, a large surge of current is released. This surge of current is called the Zener breakdown or "zenering."

The 1N5384B diode has a breakdown voltage of 8 Volts and can handle up to 1 W of power at 75°C. It is suitable for use as a voltage regulator where a relatively stable voltage is desired. The 1N5384B is also useful in oscillators, voltage references, and stabilized power supplies.

The principle of operation for a Zener diode is the same as for any other diode. When the junction is forward-biased, a current can flow across the junction, allowing for current to flow from the anode to the cathode. When the diode is reverse-biased, the current flows from the anode to the cathode, and a very small amount of current is allowed to flow which creates a voltage drop in the diode.

This breakdown voltage of the diode is known as the Zener voltage and is carefully designed to ensure a specific voltage drop. When the voltage reaches the Zener voltage, the diode rapidly switches to reverse-bias and the current is reduced to a constant level, which in turn produces a stable output voltage.

The 1N5384B Zener diode is used in a variety of applications, such as voltage regulation, oscillators, voltage references, and stabilized power supplies. In these applications, the diode is reverse-biased, allowing a minimum amount of current to pass through in order to produce a stabilized and regulated voltage.

The 1N5384B is a versatile and reliable diode for many applications, including voltage regulation, oscillators, voltage references, and stabilized power supplies. With its 5 percent tolerance and 8 Volt breakdown voltage, the 1N5384B is an ideal choice for those who need a consistently stable and regulated voltage.