3EZ5.1D10/TR8

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A diode is a two-terminal electronic component that allows current to flow in a single direction and can be found in a variety of circuits. Zener diodes are a type of diode which have the added feature of being able to pass current in reverse, when the voltage across them exceeds the “zener voltage”. A single Zener diode, such as the 3EZ5.1D10/TR8, is a diode with a single junction and is configured to behave as a voltage regulator when current passes in reverse.

The 3EZ5.1D10/TR8 Application Field and Working Principle

The 3EZ5.1D10/TR8 is used in many electrical circuits. It can be found in power supplies, voltage regulation circuits, surge protection circuits, and a variety of other applications. It is commonly used to protect electrical systems from high voltage, to maintain a constant output voltage, or to isolate different voltage levels within a system.

To understand the working principle of the 3EZ5.1D10/TR8, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of a Zener diode. When an electric current flows through a diode in a forward direction, it behaves like an ordinary diode and only passes current in the direction of the anode. When the voltage across a diode reaches the Zener voltage, however, the diode begins to pass current in the reverse direction. The voltage across the diode will remain at the Zener voltage, regardless of the current flowing through it. This process is known as “zener breakdown”, and it is the basis of the 3EZ5.1D10/TR8.

The 3EZ5.1D10/TR8 is a chemically-deposited silicon planar epitaxial diode. It has a nominal breakdown voltage (VZ) of 5.1V, a maximum zener impedance (IZT) of 10mA, and a maximum reverse leakage (IR) of 0.25mA. It is available in a DO-35 package and is usually rated for an operating temperature of -65°C to +125°C. It is a single Zener diode, meaning it consists of a single P-N junction. The 3EZ5.1D10/TR8has a coefficient of temperature of +10mv/ºC and its power dissipation is 250mW.

The Working Principle of the 3EZ5.1D10/TR8

When current passes through the 3EZ5.1D10/TR8 in reverse, the voltage across the diode will reach the Zener voltage (5.1V). At this point, the diode begins to conduct in reverse and the voltage across the diode will remain at the Zener voltage, regardless of the amount of current passing through it. This process is known as “zener breakdown”. The 3EZ5.1D10/TR8 will then begin to absorb the excess voltage and maintain a constant voltage across the diode. As the current passing through the diode increases, the power dissipated by the diode will also increase. However, the 3EZ5.1D10/TR8 is designed to limit the power dissipation to a maximum of 250mW, in order to ensure the diode does not damage itself.

The 3EZ5.1D10/TR8 is used in many different applications including voltage regulation circuits, switch-mode power supplies, surge protection circuits, and circuitry with high speed data signals. It is an invaluable component in any circuit that requires voltage regulation or protection from high voltage.

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