3EZ13D10E3/TR8 Application Field and Working Principle

The 3EZ13D10E3/TR8 is an Axial Lead Zener Diode and is widely used in various fields such as switchmode power supplies, linear regulators, motor control, anticprotection, general circuit protection, and various other applications where they are used as a voltage reference, energy saving lamp ballast, etc. This diode can be applied to obtain rectified and stabilized current and voltage sources even for wide range of supply voltage. It is usually found in a wide range of electronic devices.

Working Principle

Zener diodes are designed to operate in reverse bias, and in a way, act like a variable resistor. This is mainly because in the reverse-biased region, the reverse voltage behaves like a voltage that is applied to a resistor. When the reverse bias voltage is increased, the current increases and this action causes a reduction in the forward resistance of thediode, hence allowing more current to flow. As the voltage increases further, the voltage across the diode suddenly starts to drop, and this is known as the Zener Breakdown region. When the diode is in this region, the current flow remains constant even with further increases in voltage.

The 3EZ13D10E3/TR8 has a maximum peak reverse power dissipation of 780mW and a maximum continuous reverse voltage of 10V, making it capable of withstanding high varying voltages and currents conditions. It also has a large nonlinearity value, making it practical for various applications.

Applications

Due to the low cost, 3EZ13D10E3/TR8 can be found in many of today’s electronic products. It is extensively used in applications such as switchmode power supplies, energy saving lamp ballast, motor control circuits, linear regulators, surge protection, general circuit protection and more. It is also used in automotive equipment, telecommunications, test & measurement equipment, and various other applications.

The Zener Diode of the 3EZ13D10E3/TR8 type finds many uses as voltage references and in protection circuits. In a protection circuit, the Zener Diode limits the voltage applied to a sensitive device like an IC. This limits any potential damage that could occur to it due to over-voltage. They are also used in clipping applications for removing unwanted parts of a signal.

The 3EZ13D10E3/TR8 type is a good choice for applications that require high power or high current operation or extreme temperatures. It is also ideal for voltage regulation, reverse voltage protection, and over-voltage protection circuits.

Conclusion

The 3EZ13D10E3/TR8 is a versatile Zener Diode that finds use in applications such as switchmode power supplies, energy saving lamp ballast, motor control circuits, linear regulators, surge protection, general circuit protection, voltage regulation, reverse voltage protection, and over-voltage protection circuits. This diode can withstand a wide range of temperatures and high varying voltages and current conditions.