BZX55C10_T26A

Diodes - Zener - Single

The BZX55C10_T26A is a single Zener diode designed for use in a wide variety of applications. It has an anode-cathode voltage rating of 10V and a maximum power dissipation of 500mW.

The BZX55C10_T26A has similar characteristics to other standard Zener diodes. It has a nominal Zener voltage of 10V, a Zener impedance of 10 ohms and a Zener shunt current of 10mA. The Zener voltage is the voltage that must be applied between the anode-cathode to cause the current to stabilize at 10mA. The Zener impedance is the output impedance of the diode when it is in the reversed bias mode. A lower Zener impedance means less power loss, which is important in certain applications.

The working principle of a Zener diode can be explained by considering the current-voltage characteristics of the device. When a forward bias is applied to the diode, current will flow in the forward direction. When a reverse bias is applied, the current will reverse and start flowing in the opposite direction. This is because the Zener diode has a breakdown voltage (Vz) when the applied reverse voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage.

When the applied reverse voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage, the diode will become a very low resistance and the current will start flowing freely in the reverse direction. This current is known as the "Zener current” and is proportional to the applied voltage: the higher the voltage, the higher the Zener current. The Zener current will remain constant regardless of the applied voltage provided it remains above the breakdown voltage.

The BZX55C10_T26A is particularly suitable for use in circuits where a highly stable reverse current must be maintained. This is because the Zener diode designed such that it has a precisely defined breakdown voltage and a low reverse current leakage. This makes it ideal for use in voltage regulation circuits and other applications where a reliable and precise voltage is required.

The BZX55C10_T26A is also well suited for use in switching circuits and audio filters. In these applications, the diode can be used to create controlled pulses of current or to filter out noise from an audio signal. The precise breakdown voltage of the device make it especially useful for these applications since it can be used to create pulses of exact duration and amplitude.

In conclusion, the BZX55C10_T26A is a single Zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 10V and a Zener impedance of 10 ohms. It is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications including voltage regulation, switching circuits and audio filtering. It is particularly well suited for use in applications requiring a reliable and precise voltage.