3EZ13D5-TP

Diodes - Zener - Single

The 3EZ13D5-TP is a single Zener diode device, tolerant to some of the harsh environment conditions like radiation, vibration, and temperature cycling. It is commonly used in the fields of linear power supplies, DC power protection, and switched-mode power supplies. Aligned with consumption reduction, 3EZ13D5-TP Zener diodes work to stabilize voltage, preventing the circuit from being over-voltage and in turn, reducing energy consumption when applicable.

Background: Zener diodes are essentially a type of diode that uses the reverse breakdown phenomenon of semiconductor materials. To control the direction of a current or protect against overvoltages, Zener diodes are designed with a very narrow gap junction. In the reverse breakdown region, the junction is capable of allowing a large reverse current.

Working Principle: The 3EZ13D5-TP Zener diodes operate in a slightly different manner, allowing electrical current to transit in two directions. In the forward direction, electrons are allowed to flow in and accumulate on the P- Layer of the diode. As a result, this causes a potential barrier to be created, preventing any additional electrons from entering. This potential barrier, also known as the junction potential, is a measure of the diode\'s resistance to current flow, in this case, the resistance to forward current.

In the reverse direction, the current is allowed to flow from the P-type layer of the diode all the way to the N-type layer. At this point, the built-up potential barrier prevents the current from passing further. In the event that the external voltage managed to reach the breakdown voltage, the barrier will be broken, allowing the current to flow further. In the case of the 3EZ13D5-TP Zener diode, the breakdown voltage is 13.5V.

Application Field: The 3EZ13D5-TP is a versatile component and can be used in various applications which need to regulate voltage or prevent against overvoltages. These can include, but are not limited to:

• AC-DC Converters: Zener diodes can be used such a surge suppressors in AC-DC converters, acting as a safety component to keep the power shocks to acceptable levels.
• DC-DC Converters: The 3EZ13D5-TP component is commonly used as a zener diode voltage regulators in DC-DC converters.
• Remote Controls: Zener diodes can also be quite effective in preventing electrostatic discharges in remote control electronics.
• Overvoltage Protection: The component is widely used on digital circuits and audio devices to provide overvoltage protection when applied to load current.

The versatility of the 3EZ13D5-TP component is immense, enabling designers to address varying design goals. Its key limitation is the wide band gap material since this limits the current handling capability of the component. Its excellent tolerance to temperature variations and resistance to radiation makes it one of the top choices for applications which need long lifetime reliability.

The 3EZ13D5-TP Zener diode offers an easy and effective way of controlling the direction of electrical current flow, as well as ensuring that overvoltage is not a problem. Its precise control of the reverse current, excellent temperature tolerance, low forward voltage drop, low reverse recovery time and its fast electrical switching capabilities make the 3EZ13D5-TP Zener diode an obvious choice for numerous industrial applications.