AZ23C15-HE3-18

The AZ23C15-HE3-18 is an array of high-powered surface-mount Zeners. It is designed for high-current applications and features an uninterrupted series path for maximum power dissipation. This array can be used in a variety of different applications, such as overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection, and surge protection. Its operating principle is relatively simple; a Zener diode is a special type of diode that is designed to operate in reverse and has a definite breakdown voltage. When the voltage exceeds the predetermined breakdown voltage, the diode will conduct and a current will flow.

The AZ23C15-HE3-18 array is constructed using three groups of five stacked Zeners. Each group is electrically isolated to ensure that each diode can operate independently and efficiently. A common anode is at one end of each group, so that the maximum current through any one of the groups does not exceed the maximum current of the Zener diode.The AZ23C15-HE3-18 is designed to protect sensitive electronic devices from overvoltage or surge damage when subjected to transient voltage or current conditions. It can be used to limit the peak or transient voltage to a fixed level, or to rapidly clamp the voltage to a limited value when the load current exceeds the series resistance in the circuit.The AZ23C15-HE3-18 array can also be used in other applications, such as a constant current source, voltage regulator, or voltage reference. It is an ideal solution for applications that require high-current performance and low voltage drops.

In summary, the AZ23C15-HE3-18 array is an array of high-powered surface-mount Zeners. Its operating principle relies on the breakdown voltage of the Zener diode, which is a special type of diode that is designed to operate in reverse and has a definite breakdown voltage. The AZ23C15-HE3-18 array is well suited for overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection, and surge protection applications. It can also be used in other applications, such as a constant current source, voltage regulator, or voltage reference.