Series:	--
Packaging:	Tape & Reel (TR)
Part Status:	Obsolete
Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz):	160V
Tolerance:	±5%
Power - Max:	3W
Impedance (Max) (Zzt):	625 Ohms
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr:	500nA @ 121.6V
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If:	1.2V @ 200mA
Operating Temperature:	-65°C ~ 150°C
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	DO-204AL, DO-41, Axial
Supplier Device Package:	DO-204AL (DO-41)
Base Part Number:	3EZ160

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Diodes - Zener - Single Application Field and Working Principle

Diodes - Zener - Single are specialized types of diodes designed to breakdown under reverse-bias conditions and conduct current in the reverse direction. This type of diode is particularly suitable for regulating and stabilizing voltage in the presence of otherwise large voltage fluctuations. The ability to regulate voltage makes them well-suited for use in a variety of applications.The 3EZ160D5E3/TR12 diode is a single junction diode with a reverse breakdown voltage of 5.5 V and a reverse operating current of 550 μA. Its maximum power dissipation is 500 mW, and its maximum operating junction temperature is 175°C. This diode is RoHS compliant and halogen free, making it suitable for use in modern electronics requiring environmental compliance.The main application of the 3EZ160D5E3/TR12 diode is in voltage regulation. It is often used to regulate the voltage in an electronic circuit, either to provide a fixed voltage output or to maintain a constant voltage when the input voltage fluctuates. For example, the diode can be used in a voltage regulator circuit to protect sensitive components from high voltage levels. It can also be used in reverse polarity protection, where it safely clamps the voltage to the diode\'s reverse breakdown voltage in the event of a reverse connection of the power supply.Another application of the diode lies in its ability to suppress the negative voltage spikes in high frequency switching applications. It is often used in switch mode power supplies, DC\DC converters, and medical equipment to reduce transient voltage spikes.The 3EZ160D5E3/TR12 diode works on the principles of a pn-junction. When a forward voltage is applied across the diode\'s anode and cathode, the diode allows current to flow in the forward direction. But when an electric field of sufficient strength is applied to the diode, the diode breaks down and conducts current in the reverse direction, due to the appearance of a conducting channel along the junction.The reverse breakdown voltage of this type of Zener diode is fixed at 5.5 V. In a breakdown, a large current can flow until the power dissipated in the diode reaches its maximum value, at which point the diode will enter a reverse-conducting state to reduce the current. This mechanism allows the diode to provide a constant voltage output, regardless of a large variation in the input voltage.In summary, the 3EZ160D5E3/TR12 diode is a single junction diode with a reverse breakdown voltage of 5.5 V suitable for a variety of applications, including voltage regulation and high frequency switching. Its reverse breakdown voltage allows it to protect sensitive components from high voltage levels, and its special reverse conducting state ensures a constant voltage output. This makes the diode ideal for use in a variety of applications requiring constant voltage regulation or transient voltage protection.

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