AZ23C33-E3-08

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The AZ23C33-E3-08 is a two-terminal, composite of series and shunt-connected Zener diodes in a single package, specially designed for applications ranging from regulating high operating currents in circuit cards, to providing high voltage resistance for voltage regulator circuits. It is a Zener Array typically used for power supplies, voltage regulators, switching regulators, and circuit protection.

A Zener Array is divided into two parameters, series and shunt, which are used to define the type of Zener diode available in the package. Series Zener diodes are used to withstand high voltages between the two terminals whereas Shunt Zener diodes are configured in parallel connected. The AZ23C33-E3-08 gives the user the option of both series and shunt diodes to develop the desired application.

The AZ23C33-E3-08 has an operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C and a dynamic power dissipation of 400 mW. It can also withstand as high as 6.4 volts as a maximum voltage and as low as 0.4 volts as a minimum. AZ23C33-E3-08 can withstand up to 5 A of current, depending on the packaging and device selection.

The AZ23C33-E3-08 has various applications. These can include voltage regulation and circuit protection in automotive, power supply design, industrial, communication, and consumer electronics applications. The AZ23C33-E3-08 is also widely used for high current applications, such as backlight inverters, voltage regulator circuits, and even battery chargers.

The AZ23C33-E3-08 works on the principle of Zener diode action. Zener diodes are formed by a junction of P-type and N-type semiconductor materials, with a built-in depletion region that acts as the rectification junction. When forward biased, the AZ23C33-E3-08 conducts in the same manner as a normal diode, allowing the current to flow in one direction. When reverse biased, the depletion region becomes narrower, which allows the current to pass through the diode, and generating a voltage drop across the device.

The Zener breakdown voltage is the set level at which the avalanche phenomena occur with the AZ23C33-E3-08. This avalanche phenomenon is the primary characteristic of the AZ23C33-E3-08 as it produces the desired voltage for the application. This breakdown voltage is around 5.4 volts for the AZ23C33-E3-08.

The AZ23C33-E3-08 also provides a flat voltage range of up to 10% across the whole temperature range. This is a very valuable characteristic in a Zener Array, as it holds its nominal voltage constant over a wide temperature range, making it very useful for power supply design and voltage regulation of ICs.

Overall, the AZ23C33-E3-08 is a very versatile device for any environment, from automotive to industrial. Its wide temperature range, flat voltage range, and breakdown voltage make it suited for many applications, from power supply design and voltage regulator circuits to generating high voltage resistance for circuit protection. A Zener Array like the AZ23C33-E3-08 is typically very reliable and cost-efficient.

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