BZX384B3V3-E3-08

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Diodes - Zener - Single

The BZX384B3V3-E3-08 is a single-diode Zener diode that can be used in numerous different applications, including voltage regulation, signal clipping, protection, rectification and more. The device is suitable for surface mounting on printed-circuit boards in order to save costs and reduce space requirements.

Application Fields

• Voltage Regulation: The device is often used to regulate when an output voltage must be stabilized.
• Signal Clipping: If a signal voltage drops too low, the BZX384B3V3-E3-08 can be used to limit the amount of time the signal is allowed to drop below a certain level.
• Protection: When a voltage or current level ever threatens to reach dangerous or destructive levels, the BZX384B3V3-E3-08 can be used to limit the amount of energy that can pass through.
• Rectification: In circuits with alternating current, a device like the BZX384B3V3-E3-08 can be used to turn AC signals into DC ones.

Working Principle

The BZX384B3V3-E3-08 diode works by allowing current to flow in one direction while blocking it in the other. This is known as rectifying a signal and results in a steady current output. The device can be operated in either forward-biasing or reverse-biasing. In forward-biasing, the voltage across the device is increased and it allows more current to flow. In reverse-biasing the voltage is reduced, which reduces the amount of current that can pass through.

In order for the device to act as a Zener diode, it must be operated in reverse-biasing mode. Since a Zener diode is designed to conduct current in reverse-biasing, the voltage across it remains fairly constant regardless of the amount of current passing through it. This allows the device to be used for voltage regulation, signal clipping and other applications that require a constant voltage.

Conclusion

The BZX384B3V3-E3-08 diode is an effective single-diode Zener diode that can be used in numerous applications. While it is most commonly used for voltage regulation, signal clipping and protection, it can also be used for rectification. The device operates on a basic principle of only allowing current to flow in one direction and by keeping the voltage across the device relatively constant regardless of the amount of current passing through it, thus making it suitable for a range of different applications.

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