1N5994B-TP Discrete Semiconductor Products

Series:	--
Packaging:	Tape & Reel (TR)
Part Status:	Obsolete
Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz):	5.6V
Tolerance:	±5%
Power - Max:	500mW
Impedance (Max) (Zzt):	25 Ohms
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr:	2µA @ 3V
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If:	1.5V @ 100mA
Operating Temperature:	-65°C ~ 200°C
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	DO-204AH, DO-35, Axial
Supplier Device Package:	DO-35
Base Part Number:	1N5994

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IntroductionThe 1N5994B-TP is an electronic component that is used in a variety of circuit applications. It is a single diode Zener type and serves as a voltage regulator in different kinds of circuits. It is a three-terminal device consisting of a custom-made junction, a cathode and an anode. The device also has a thermal pad that is used for heat sinking.Application FieldThe 1N5994B-TP is used as a voltage reference in small signal circuits that require precise voltage settings for optimal performance. It is also used in various types of linear circuits to maintain precise reference levels. It is also employed in the protection of MOSFETs and IGBTs, and the precise voltage regulation of LEDs and LED arrays.Moreover, the 1N5994B-TP is used to protect circuits from over-voltage and over-current faults. It is also used to protect logic circuits from voltage spikes caused by accidental short-circuits. In addition, it is used in circuits that require precise levels of adjustable DC voltage.Working PrincipleThe 1N5994B-TP operates by a process known as avalanche breakdown, where the diode acts as a rectifier of an AC input voltage to a DC output voltage. The breakdown voltage of this device is usually determined by the formation of a low voltage gradient in the junction.During operation, the AC voltage passes through the junction, at which point the voltage gradient increases. This in turn, causes a rapid buildup of charge carriers, thus increasing the conduction of an electric field across the junction and resulting in a breakdown of the device.The breakdown voltage of the 1N5994B-TP is normally set by the manufacturer, depending on its design. For instance, the breakdown voltage of the device can range from 1.5 to 100 volts. As the reverse voltage of the device increases, its power consumption also increases.ConclusionThe 1N5994B-TP is a single diode Zener type that is used for the precise voltage regulation in various types of circuits. It operates by the process of avalanche breakdown, which causes a rapid buildup of charge carriers, resulting in the breakdown of the device. Its breakdown voltage ranges from 1.5 to 100 volts, and its power consumption increases as the reverse voltage of the device increases. It is used as a voltage reference and protector in linear circuits, MOSFETs and IGBTs, as well as in LED and LED arrays.

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