2EZ24D10E3/TR8

2EZ24D10E3/TR8 application field and working principle

Diodes are fundamental electronic components which possess the specific property of being non-ideal electrically rectifying structures. By their nature, diodes can convert electrical signals between the desired unidirectionality, which is one of the parameters in accurately controlling the magnitude, shape and time of an electrical signal. 2EZ24D10E3/TR8 diodes, more specifically from the invention of Zener diodes, is specifically designed for regulating the amount of reverse voltage flowing in the diode’s junction region, and is thus a vital component for a wide range of modern electronics.

General Purpose

The 2EZ24D10E3/TR8 Zener diode has a maximum power rating of 5 watts. It is useful in various types of applications that require a low voltage source to control the input of the load, having a VZ (working voltage) of 24V and a component breakdown of 200V. It also includes a glass package body and anthermally enhanced plastic terminal with a 2 pin construction, which allows it to be able to be used as an on-off switch or an intermediate rectifier in any circuit.

Working Principle

The working principle of the 2EZ24D10E3/TR8 Zener diode is quite simple. Initially, when the diode is not biased, no current flows through it since its junction is electrically open. As voltage starts to externally increase, however, electrons start to flow through the diode’s p-n junction, resulting in an increased forward voltage at the diode’s anode (i.e. the positively charged side) and a decreased and reverse voltage at the cathode (negatively charged side). When the junction has sufficient forward voltage, the diode effectively acts like a current-controlled switch that allows a current to flow through the connecting path. In other words, the diode linearizes and transfers electrical energy to the external load.

In the region where reverse bias begins, the diode starts to reverse-conduct, or in other words become Zener breakdown. When this point is achieved, the junction breakdown of the diode becomes compressed, and the current flowing through the diode’s junction will be saturated with a reverse voltage on the cathode. This reverse voltage can be regulated by controlling the current flows through the diode, and thus the amount of reverse bias on the cathode junction can be controlled. In other words, the amount of reverse bias is actually regulated by controlling the amount of current that flows through the diode, thus stabilizing the diode’s breakdown voltage.

Applications

The 2EZ24D10E3/TR8 Zener diode is used extensively in applications requiring a controlled reverse voltage. It is used as a switch to control the current flow between two components in a circuit, or as a regulator to stabilize the resistance matrix and thus the voltage/current. Two important applications of zener diodes include voltage regulation and impedance transformation. The diode can be used to provide protection against over-voltage surges and protect electronic equipment from accidental damage due to excessive voltage. In addition, the diode can also be used to compensate for varying electrical circuit load conditions. Finally, the diode can be used as a signal modulation device, allowing signals to be modulated according to intended requirements.