BZX384-C33,115

Diodes, especially Zener diodes, are the most commonly used components in a circuit. The BZX384-C33,115 is a single Zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 4.7V. It can be used to limit the voltage between two terminals and to protect a system from overvoltage. It has a maximum power dissipation of 500mW, with a reverse current of 100µA at 5V.

Applications

The BZX384-C33,115 Zener diode has many different uses in a variety of electronics applications. It can be used as a voltage regulator, to limit voltage between two terminals or to protect a circuit from damage due to overvoltage or static electricity.

It can be used in power management systems for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, where it is necessary to maintain a stable voltage level and minimize power consumption. It is also used in computers, and other electronics where it is necessary to prevent damage due to voltage surges.

The BZX384-C33,115 can also be used in home security systems as part of a circuit which will detect and protect against electrical disturbances and power outages, as well as prevent against components such as door sensors and window sensors from being damaged by voltage spikes.

Working Principle

The BZX384-C33,115 Zener diode works according to the Zener effect, which is when a voltage is applied to a diode, it will break down at a certain voltage, creating a current. This allows it to effectively limit the voltage between two terminals and to protect a system from overvoltage.

When the voltage across the diode increases, the Zener current will initially increase due to the Zener effect. This will cause the diode to become less efficient, so that the voltage across the diode will gradually decrease until it reaches the designed breakdown voltage.

Once the breakdown voltage is reached, the Zener current will remain consistent, allowing the voltage between two terminals to be limited and protected from overvoltage. This will protect the circuit from damage due to excessive voltage and current.

Conclusion

The BZX384-C33,115 is a single Zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 4.7 V and a maximum power dissipation of 500 mW. This diode can be used in a wide range of applications where it is necessary to limit the voltage between two terminals and protect a system from overvoltage.

The BZX384-C33,115 works according to the Zener effect, which is when a voltage is applied to a diode, it will break down at a certain voltage, creating a current. This allows it to effectively limit the voltage between two terminals and to protect a system from overvoltage.