2EZ14D5-TP

Diodes - Zener - Single

The 2EZ14D5-TP is a type of single, through-hole mounted Zener diode designed for a wide variety of low power applications. It has an operating voltage range of 3.3-36 V with a typical Zener voltage of 14 V, a maximum power rating of 0.5 W, and a maximum current rating of 250 mA. The 2EZ14D5-TP is typically used in reverse bias mode as a voltage regulator or as a protection device in circuits involving higher input voltages.

Application Field and Working Principle

Diodes are widely used in electrical circuits and have a vast range of applications. The 2EZ14D5-TP single Zener diode is used for a variety of low power applications including voltage regulation, surge protection, and noise reduction.

The principle behind the single Zener diode is simple; it allows current to flow in one direction and blocks it in the opposite direction. This property is known as rectification. The Zener diode also acts as a voltage regulator by allowing a limited amount of current in the reverse direction, which maintains the voltage across it at a given level. This level is known as the Zener voltage.

When the voltage across the diode reaches a certain level, known as the breakdown voltage, the diode becomes forward biased and a limited amount of current will start to flow. This current is known as the Zener knee current. The level of current is then used to regulate the voltage across the diode by dissipating excess voltage as heat. Thus, the Zener diode acts as a voltage regulator by keeping the voltage across it at a fixed level.

The 2EZ14D5-TP is used as a voltage regulator in situations where the input voltage is higher than the desired output voltage. It is also used in situations where the output voltage needs to be maintained constant in order to ensure proper functioning of other components connected in the circuit. It is also used in surge protection circuits to protect other components from electrical surges. Finally, it can be used as a noise reducing device to reduce unwanted electrical noise in the circuit.

In conclusion, the 2EZ14D5-TP single Zener diode is used in a variety of low power applications, mainly as a voltage regulator and surge protection device. Its working principle is based on the concept of rectification and it acts as a voltage regulator by allowing a limited amount of current in the reverse direction to maintain a steady voltage across the diode at a given level.