BZD27C16P MHG

Diodes - Zener - Single

The BZD27C16P MHG is a heavily doped Silicon Zener Diode, obtained using using a planar process technology. Zener diodes are semiconductor devices designed to control the flow of electricity in circuits and provide a stable voltage signal. The BZD27C16P MHG provides a forward voltage drop of 2.6 volts at a current of 1 mA. It has a power dissipation rating of 200 mW and a thermal resistance of 1.8 degrees Celsius per milliwatt.

Zener diodes function by allowing current to flow in both directions, unlike a regular diode which only allows current to flow from anode to cathode. This is achieved through the application of a high reverse bias voltage across the diode, which creates an electrical field in the device which causes the electrons to flow. This causes the junction between the layers to be broken down, allowing electrons to move in both directions.

The breakdown voltage of the BZD27C16P MHG is 16 volts and its series resistance is 2.6 ohms. It has a maximum operating junction temperature of 175 degrees Celsius, and a maximum storage temperature of 175 degrees Celsius. The Zener diode has a wide array of application fields, including power supply regulation, voltage stabilisation, voltage stress relieving, surge suppression, transient voltage suppression, and self-protection.

In power supply regulation, the Zener diode is connected between the output terminals of the power supply and ground, and the reverse bias voltage across the PN junction breaks down, allowing current to flow in both directions. It is designed to act as a voltage regulator, preventing voltage spikes from occurring by dissipating the heat generated by the power supply. This helps to prevent damage to other components in the system.

In voltage stabilisation applications, the Zener diode operates as a voltage-controlled voltage source, limiting the output voltage to the value of its breakdown voltage. This prevents damage to components from overvoltage and can be used in DC-DC voltage conversion modules.

In voltage stress relieving, the Zener diode is connected across the PN junction, forming a reverse-biased PN junction. This helps to relieve the strain on the power supply, preventing it from overloading and damaging the components. The Zener diode also helps to reduce high voltages on the input side.

In surge suppression, the Zener diode helps protect circuits from electrical surges. When the Zener diode is in forward biased conditions, electrons within the PN junctionholes can move in one direction. When a surge occurs, the electrons can quickly move in the opposite direction, preventing the surge from reaching other components in the circuit. This helps to protect the circuit from damage.

Lastly, in transient voltage suppression applications, the Zener diode helps protect the PN junction from transient voltage fluctuations by shorting any transient voltages to ground. This helps to ensure that the voltage level remains steady, preventing damage to other components in the circuit.

In conclusion, the BZD27C16P MHG is a heavily doped Silicon Zener Diode, and it can be used in a wide array of application fields. It has a breakdown voltage of 16 volts with a forward voltage drop of 2.6 volts at 1 mA. The maximum operating junction temperature is 175 degrees Celsius and its thermal resistance is 1.8 degrees Celsius per milliwatt. With its wide array of applications, the BZD27C16P MHG is an important component for regulated power supplies and for providing transient protection in circuits.