2EZ120DE3/TR8

Diodes - Zener - Single - 2EZ120DE3/TR8 Application Field and Working Principle

2EZ120DE3/TR8 is a single Zener diode which is developed by Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd. It is usually employed in a variety of electronic applications including voltage regulation, overvoltage protection, and logic level conversion. This diode can be recognized due to its excellent performance and cost efficiency. In this article, the application field and working principle of the single Zener diode 2EZ120DE3/TR8 will be discussed.

Application Field

Single Zener diodes are widely used in their basic applications (e.g. voltage regulation, overvoltage protection). 2EZ120DE3/TR8 is particularly suitable for this type of application. For example, it can be used as a voltage regulator for automotive and consumer electronics where the device may be exposed to unstable voltage and be subjected to various electric noise. When used in this manner, the Zener diode can act as a stable voltage source which can provide a fixed and stable output voltage.

In addition to its basic applications, 2EZ120DE3/TR8 can also be used in more complex scenarios. For example, it can be used in power supplies, logic level shifters, and signal isolators. In these cases, 2EZ120DE3/TR8 can be used to convert electric signals between different systems and ensure the needed voltage or current levels are always within a certain range. Additionally, it can be deployed to protect circuits against potential power surges and ensure the circuit is not affected by any spikes or drops in voltage.

Working Principle

Single Zener diodes are based on the same principle as other types of diodes. They have two electrodes, an anode, and a cathode. The voltage difference between the two determines whether electrons will travel from the anode to the cathode or not. In the case of the 2EZ120DE3/TR8, the voltage between the two terminals is kept at a certain level. If the voltage should exceed the designed range, the Zener diode will start to conduct and prevent any further increase in voltage.

In operation, the diode allows a certain amount of current to flow through it under normal conditions. It is only when the voltage exceeds the voltage breakdown or Zener voltage (i.e. the voltage at which conduction starts to occur) that electrons will be allowed to travel from the anode to the cathode. This then results in a sudden sharp increase in current (which is known as a Zener spike). This Zener spike is the basic mechanism used to regulate voltage in 2EZ120DE3/TR8.

Conclusion

2EZ120DE3/TR8 is an efficient single Zener diode. It can be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from basic applications (such as voltage regulation and overvoltage protection) to more complex scenarios (e.g. power supplies, logic level shifters, and signal isolation). The device works by allowing a certain amount of current to flow through it under normal conditions, and then regulating the voltage if it should exceed the standard voltage breakdown.