2EZ160D5/TR8

Introduction

The 2EZ160D5/TR8 is a type of diode that belongs to the category of Zener diodes. It is one of the more common Zener diodes used in electrical engineering and circuit design, and has been a part of the electronics development industry for many years due to its reliability, low cost and its ability to handle high voltage without fail.

Application Field

The 2EZ160D5/TR8 has been primarily used in power supply design and power conversion circuits. Its reliable performance make it suitable for rectifying alternating current and for stabilizing fluctuating voltages. One of its main features is its built-in limiters that protect against voltage variations due to overcurrents.

Due to its high voltage capacity it is also used in safety circuits to accurately detect high voltages and protect low voltage sections. It is particularly used in circuit switching devices and telecommunication equipment due to its voltage threshold accuracy. It is also used in digital logic circuits and data processing circuits.

Working Principle

The 2EZ160D5/TR8 operates mainly on the principle of reverse-polarity breakdown, also called Zener breakdown. This occurs in diodes when a reverse-biased voltage exceeds the Zener voltage level. This is the level past which current flows through the diode and voltage is kept constant. This phenomenon is due to the conduction of minority carriers that allows an ideal current-voltage relationship to occur.

In other words, the diode allows current to pass through it in one direction and blocks it in the other. However, when the voltage reaches a certain level, the reverse polarity is enabled and a constant voltage is maintained at the peak. This ensures that any fluctuations in input voltage do not cause damage to the connected circuits.

This Zener diode also has a built-in avalanche clamp that prevents overvoltage caused by power surges or fluctuations in the input. This is especially important in power-sensitive devices to ensure their integrity and operation.

Conclusion

The 2EZ160D5/TR8 is a general-purpose Zener diode that is useful in a wide range of applications such as power supply and power conversion circuits, safety circuits, circuit switching devices, telecommunications, digital logic and data processing circuits. It offers reliable performance, low cost and highly accurate voltage threshold levels due to its built-in limiters and avalanche clamp. This makes it one of the most commonly used Zener diodes in the electronics industry.