Diodes - Zener - Arrays

The AZ23C3V6 RFG is a type of diode array designed to provide a wide range of display and control functions in today’s ever-changing industrial, consumer, and automotive applications. Zener diodes are two-terminal devices that, when forward-biased, allow direct current (DC) to flow. When the current exceeds the maximum rating of the diode, it breaks down and allows a high, reverse-bias current to flow. This current will then be regulated at the desired voltage level.

The AZ23C3V6 RFG utilizes an array of small, closely spaced Zener diode junctions to create an array with high linearity and low power consumption. The array consists of three separate, individually addressable portions representing three contacts: a data contact and two contacts further apart. Each contact consists of a Zener diode and a Zener resistor. The data contact consists of a single Zener diode while the remaining two contacts are composed of four connected diodes and resistors. The diodes and resistors are used in a way to ensure that the maximum voltage across the diodes remains constant and that the output signal level remains linear while displaying constant levels with minimal power consumption.

The AZ23C3V6 RFG contains nine separate forward-biased diodes, each being responsible for controlling the ratio of the three contact points. Each diode acts as a mini-rectifier bridge allowing current to flow through one of the two contacts (which represent either a positive or a negative signal). The two contacts are connected to each other but also to two separate switches, which allow for a third way for current to flow through the diode array. The two contacts can be either open or closed, depending on the setting of the switch.

The AZ23C3V6 RFG is a highly reliable and efficient diode array which allows for a wide range of display and control functions. Its multiple independent data points allow for low power consumption while maintaining high linearity. Its simple structure ensures that it can be easily integrated into existing circuits and applications. Its low cost makes it an attractive choice for industrial and automotive applications.