BZV90-C47,115

A BZV90-C47,115 is a single Zener diode commonly used in a variety of applications. Zener diodes are a type of diode which allow current to flow in one direction, but when voltage reaches a specific level, current is allowed to also flow in the reverse direction. This makes Zener diodes well suited for applications requiring current regulation and voltage stabilization.

The BZV90-C47,115 is a single Zener diode of the epitaxial planar type. It has an absolute maximum current rating of 800 mA and a maximum power dissipation rating of 500 mW. It is rated for a nominal forward current of 75 mA and is optimized for operation in reverse at a nominal reverse voltage of 4.7 V. The reverse voltage can be as low as 2.45 V and as high as 5.3 V, meaning a wide range of voltages can be applied and will be handled by the BZV90-C47,115.

Common applications for the BZV90-C47,115 include over/undervoltage protection, overcurrent protection, power supply regulation and voltage clamping. For over/undervoltage protection, the diode is connected in reverse biased mode which means that no current will flow until the voltage reaches either the upper or lower voltage limit. At this point, the diode will "clamp" and allow the current to flow. This protects the system components from being damaged due to excessive voltage.

For overcurrent protection, the diode is connected in series with the system components. When the current reaches the diode\'s rated current, the diode will become "saturated" and will actively divert the current away from the system, thus providing protection. For power supply regulation, the diode can be used in parallel with a resistor. This has the effect of limiting the current to a certain value, and thus regulating the power supplied to the system.

Finally, for voltage clamping, the diode is connected in reverse biased mode with a resistor in series. This allows the voltage to be clamped to the desired level. When the voltage exceeds the diode\'s voltage rating, the diode will become saturated and the current will be diverted away from the system, thus preventing any further voltage spikes and protecting the system components.

In summary, the BZV90-C47,115 is a single Zener diode which is optimized for voltage and current stabilization. It is commonly used for over/undervoltage protection, overcurrent protection, power supply regulation and voltage clamping. The diode is rated for an absolute maximum current and power dissipation of 800 mA and 500 mW respectively, and has an optimized reverse voltage of 4.7 V. With a wide operating range, the BZV90-C47,115 is well suited for any application requiring current regulation and voltage stabilization.