3EZ5.1DE3/TR8 Discrete Semiconductor Products

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Single Zener diodes are electronic components commonly used to regulate voltage levels. They use the Zener effect, of which the discovery laid the groundwork for our understanding of semiconductor physics. The 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8 is an example of a single Zener diode.

Zener diodes have a breakdown voltage, which is the value at which electrons can flow in the opposite direction of the Zener diode forward bias. In the case of the 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8, its Zener breakdown voltage is 5.1V. This means that when the voltage applied to the diode exceeds 5.1V, electrons are free to flow in both directions across the diode.

The 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8 is constructed with a single PN junction between N-type silicon and P-type silicon. At normal conditions, electrons are repelled from the P-type material into the N-type material by an electric field that is created by the junction\'s depletion region. This prevents current from flowing backwards until the Zener breakdown voltage is reached.

The 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8 is typically used in low-voltage DC circuits. It is designed to provide stable voltage outputs in applications like remote point-of-load power sources, process control and monitoring, telecommunications, lighting control, and robotics. Being a single Zener diode, it also has other lower power applications such as simple voltage regulation.

The 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8 is generally used in tandem with an external voltage source. When used, this diode should be connected in reverse bias with the anode terminal connected to the voltage source. The diode will then regulate the voltage by redirecting any excess voltage away from the load.

The 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8\'s reverse operating current, or the current that flows through the diode when it is reverse biased, is 5mA maximum. This is relatively low compared to other single Zener diodes and makes the 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8 ideal for applications that require a low reverse operating current. The 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8 also has a power dissipation rate of 500mW, giving it the ability to dissipate excess power that is created when the diode is in operation.

The 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8 has a maximum reverse voltage of 6V and a maximum forward voltage of 20V. The forward voltage is the measure of the voltage that is dropped across the junction when the current is flowing in the forward direction. The forward voltage of the 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8 is relatively low and helps minimize power losses.

The 3EZ5.1DE3/TR8 is a single Zener diode that is commonly used in low voltage DC circuits, such as those used in the applications mentioned before. It is designed to regulate voltage levels with the Zener breakdown voltage of 5.1V and its reverse operating current of 5mA. It has a maximum reverse voltage of 6V, a maximum forward voltage of 20V, and a power dissipation rate of 500mW.

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