AZ23C36-7-F

Diodes - Zener - Arrays: AZ23C36-7-F Application Field and Working Principle

The AZ23C36-7-F is a zener diode array. Zener diode arrays are electronic components which contain multiple zener diodes, typically in an integrated package. These components are designed for use as voltage regulators, voltage clamping devices and a range of other applications in low voltage, low current circuits. Zener diode arrays such as the AZ23C36-7-F have several applications in the modern world, including their extensive use in mobile phones, medical devices, communications devices and many other types of electronics.

Features of the AZ23C36-7-F

The AZ23C36-7-F is a low voltage, low current diode array. The specific device possesses several convenient features, such as its 3.2mm x 5.2mm standard size package, its easy to mount configuration, its ideal 2.4V to 36V voltage range, its low reverse leakage current and its voltage ratings between 15V and 50V.

Application Fields

As mentioned previously, zener diode arrays such as the AZ23C36-7-F are used in a range of real-world applications due to their wide range of features and convenient package size. For example, the AZ23C36-7-F can be used as a voltage regulator in portable electronics, as a switched-mode power supply, as an active anti-ESD clip, as a digital voltmeter, as a transient suppression device, as a voltage limiter and as a peak voltage clamp. As such, this versatile component can be found in almost any type of low voltage, low current circuit.

Working Principle of the AZ23C36-7-F

The AZ23C36-7-F consists of multiple zener diodes in a single monolithic package. When an external voltage is applied to the device, the diodes become forward-biased which ensures that current flows through the device. The voltage ratings of the individual diodes determine the minimum or maximum voltage level that can be applied to the device. If the applied voltage is higher than the maximum it will be clamped to the maximum voltage, and if it is lower than the miniimum it will be clamped to the minimum voltage.

The AZ23C36-7-F also comes with a reverse leakage current rating which specifies the maximum amount of current that will flow through the device when a reverse voltage is applied. This leakage current is usually very low to ensure that no significant current will flow through the device when it is in reverse-bias state.

To sum up, the AZ23C36-7-F is a commonly used low voltage, low current diode array with a wide range of applications. It can be used as a voltage regulator, a peak current clamp, a digital voltmeter and in many more scenarios. As its integrated package ensures a convenient size and ease of mounting, the AZ23C36-7-F is highly suitable for use in low voltage, low current circuits.