1N5955BG

Series:	--
Packaging:	Bulk
Part Status:	Obsolete
Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz):	180V
Tolerance:	±5%
Power - Max:	3W
Impedance (Max) (Zzt):	900 Ohms
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr:	1µA @ 136.8V
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If:	1.5V @ 200mA
Operating Temperature:	-65°C ~ 200°C
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	DO-204AL, DO-41, Axial
Supplier Device Package:	Axial
Base Part Number:	1N5955

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Introduction

The 1N5955BG is a Zener diode type of single diode. It is a low-cost diode and is widely used in many applications and industries. It has a rated peak inverse voltage of 10V and it is designed to have a high reliability, excellent reverse power handling characteristics, and long-term stability. The 1N5955BG also offers high impedance at low leakage current and can withstand higher temperatures than some of its competitors.

Application Fields

The 1N5955BG is used in a variety of different applications. One of its most common applications is in the automotive industry, where it is used to provide voltage stabilization. It is also used in consumer electronics and telecommunications, as it is capable of handling large currents, and high frequencies. In addition, it is used in industrial, medical, and military applications, allowing for applications to be made with greater precision.

Working Principle

The 1N5955BG works on the principle of a zener diode. It is a junction diode that is reverse biased. When it is forward biased with a voltage greater than its breakdown voltage, it acts as a diode and allows current to flow. When the voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage, it shifts to the breakdown region and allows current to be drawn from the Voltage source. In order to maintain the voltage of the circuit, a resistor is connected in series with the diode. It is this resistor that limits the current so that it does not exceed the breakdown voltage of the diode.

Conclusion

The 1N5955BG is a widely used diode. It is designed with a high peak inverse voltage and high reliability, making it well suited for automotive, consumer electronics, and telecommunications applications. Its low cost and long-term reliability make it well suited for industrial, medical, and military applications. Additionally, it works on the principle of a zener diode, with a resistor limiting current from the voltage source to prevent it from exceeding the diodes breakdown voltage.

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