AZ23C4V7-7 Discrete Semiconductor Products

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Diodes are a type of semiconductor device commonly used in electronics. Zener arrays are an array of Zener diodes with each diode having different breakdown voltages. The AZ23C4V7-7 is a Zener diode array with four Zener diodes which provides a wide range of breakdown voltages in a single package. In this article we will discuss the application field and working principle of the AZ23C4V7-7.

Applications of the AZ23C4V7-7

The AZ23C4V7-7 is a four-terminal Zener diode array with each diode having different breakdown voltages. These diodes are commonly used in many electronic applications including:

• Voltage monitoring, voltage regulation and voltage level shifting.
• Power supply control and protection.
• Current regulation.
• Constant voltage or current source.
• Signal conditioning.

The AZ23C4V7-7 offers superior performance in applications where high-current or high-voltage protection is required. Its low profile design also makes it ideal for space-constrained applications or in high-vibration environments.

Working Principle of the AZ23C4V7-7

The AZ23C4V7-7 is a four-terminal Zener diode array with each diode having different breakdown voltages. The four different Zener breakdown voltages ranges from 5.1 to 11.4 Volts. The Zener diode works like a normal diode but when a predetermined reverse voltage is applied across it, the reverse current will not increase as normal but instead will remain constant. This is known as the Zener breakdown voltage and is determined by the doping of the diode. The AZ23C4V7-7 has four separate Zener diodes each with their own Zener breakdown voltage.

The Zener diode array is connected in a parallel configuration. This allows the diodes to share the applied current, thus limiting the current flow through each diode to its maximum safe level. In addition, when the Zener diode is used in a voltage regulator circuit, the voltage across the load will remain constant regardless of changes in input supply voltage. This is due to the fact that the diodes will share any voltage changes.

Conclusion

The AZ23C4V7-7 is a four-terminal Zener diode array with each diode having different breakdown voltages. It is commonly used in various electronics applications such as voltage monitoring, voltage regulation and voltage level shifting, power supply control and protection, current regulation, and as a constant voltage or current source. The AZ23C4V7-7 is connected in a parallel configuration which allows the diodes to share the applied current, thus limiting the current flow through each diode to its maximum safe level. In addition, the AZ23C4V7-7 can be used in a voltage regulator circuit to keep the voltage across the load constant regardless of changes in the input supply voltage.

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