AZ23B6V8-E3-18 Discrete Semiconductor Products

AZ23B6V8-E3-18 Application Field and Working Principle

The AZ23B6V8-E3-18 is a series of diode arrays from a well-known manufacturer, ON Semiconductor. It is a low-cap Zener diode array that contains two diodes per package. It is encapsulated in a 6-pin mini-MELF package, providing a very reliable and cost effective solution for applications requiring a safe, low capacitance diode.

This diode is commonly used in the applications like voltage suppression and power bridging. The AZ23B6V8-E3-18 diodes feature a low capacitance of around 0.01 pF, and an extremely low reverse leakage current. As the breakdown voltage of this diode is 6 volts, it is suitable for a wide range of voltage suppression applications.

Working Principle

A Zener diode is an electronic component, allowing current to flow in the forward direction like normal diodes, but also allowing it to flow in the reverse direction if the voltage exceeds a certain value. This is known as the breakdown voltage. The diode then turns off, leading to a voltage drop which prevents further voltage build-up.

The AZ23B6V8-E3-18 is a low capacitance Zener diode array, containing 8 diodes in a single package. Each diode has a breakdown voltage of 6 volts, which allows it to be used in a wide variety of voltage suppression applications. The forward voltage drops is 0.38V at 1mA and 0.177V at 10mA. The maximum power that can be dissipated by the AZ23B6V8-E3-18 is 0.3W. The reverse current leakage of this Zener diode array is 5000μAat 6V.

The AZ23B6V8-E3-18 is manufactured using avalanche technology. This technology is reliable and offers superior performance in comparison to other diode manufacturing processes. Additionally, the AZ23B6V8-E3-18 offers a low capacitance, low reverse leakage current, and excellent thermal stability. It is an ideal device for many voltage suppression applications.

Applications

The AZ23B6V8-E3-18 low-capacitance Zener diode array is suitable for a wide range of voltage suppression applications. Common applications include:

• Automotive Voltage Suppression
• Computer Peripherals Voltage Suppression
• Power Distribution Systems
• Telecommunications Equipment
• Industrial Control Systems
• Audio-video Equipment

The AZ23B6V8-E3-18 is also well suited for use in power bridging. It can be used to bridge high voltage signals and provide a low-capacitance interface between two or more circuits in a power supply system. This makes it ideal for power management solutions in power supply and control systems.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the AZ23B6V8-E3-18 low-capacitance Zener diode array from ON Semiconductor is an ideal choice for a wide variety of voltage suppression and power bridging applications. It features low capacitance and a breakdown voltage of 6V, allowing it to be used in a variety of applications in the automotive, computer, audio-video, telecommunications, and industrial control industries.