BZT52C18-7-F

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Introduction to BZT52C18-7-F

The BZT52C18-7-F is a single Zener diode made from glass passivated junction. It features a low operating voltage and sharp reverse characteristics, making it widely used as a reference and stabilizing element for regulating and clipping circuits. This diode is formed with two terminals, the anode terminal which is marked with a band and the cathode which is marked with a triangle.

Application field and Working principle

The BZT52C18-7-F is widely used in various electronic circuits, such as voltage regulator, voltage-clamping, overvoltage protection and tuner applications. It can be used to stabilize the output voltage of an AC-DC converter, or to clip the output of a DC-DC converter in order to improve the efficiency of the system. It has a peak reverse current rating of 10A, and its temperature coefficient is 0.1%.

The BZT52C18-7-F features a low breakdown voltage, which improves the ease of implementation within small form-factor applications due to its minimal power requirements. This device is ideal for situations where the absolute necessary current draw is low, and it is easily implementable in a wide range of applications due to its compatibility with both conventional and surface mount designs.

The BZT52C18-7-F diode can be used in both forward and reverse bias voltages. In forward bias mode, the device conducts electric current from anode to cathode and will provide stabilizing force to the output voltage of a regulating or voltage-clamping circuit. In reverse bias mode, the device will clamp the output voltage at a pre-defined level below the Zener voltage of the diode.

The BZT52C18-7-F is capable of handling both high and low voltages, up to a maximum of 18V. It offers good reliability, with a maximum leakage current of 1uA and a maximum reverse recovery time of 5ns. Its reverse breakdown voltage is highly precise with a maximum deviation of the main voltage of only 1V.

Conclusion

The BZT52C18-7-F single Zener diode is a versatile, low voltage component which is suitable for many applications, including voltage regulating, clapping and overvoltage protection. Its low breakdown voltage and precise reverse breakdown voltage makes it an ideal solution for low power circuit applications, while its low operating voltage and sharp reverse characteristics gives it a wide range of uses.

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