BZX55C12_T50A

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The BZX55C12_T50A is a single, zinc oxide based, planar, axially leaded, non-diffused, silicon junction digital zener diode. It offers high temperature stability and low zener voltage temperature coefficient with the advantages of the Germanium planar process. This diode is used for unregulated voltage beyond the range of five volts. It is especially useful for powering CMOS logic devices and regulators, over voltage protection and voltage regulation at high frequencies.

The BZX55C12_T50A has a maximum reverse current of 500 µA (over-reverse (VR) of 12 volts) at room temperature with a maximum junction temperature of 175 °C. The maximum reverse leakage of this diode is 5 milliAmperes at a rated voltage of 50 Volts. The maximum dissipation at a 25 °C ambient is 500 mW, and it can withstand peak flux of 100 A/µs. The BZX55C12_T50A is packaged in a SOD-123 package, making it a suitable choice for space limited applications.

The main application field of the BZX55C12_T50A Diode is to provide over-voltage protection, reverse polarity protection and current limiting in circuits. It is often found in the power supply of many digital systems, in current limiting circuits, battery powered devices and it is also suitable for ESD protection. The BZX55C12_T50A is also suitable for use in analog circuits such as audio amplifiers, and in bipolar voltage regulation.

The working principle behind the BZX55C12_T50A is thermal regulation. It has the ability to regulate a current through a load by responding to thermal temperature changes, thus controlling the output voltage. The current is allowed to flow through the diode, and if a load’s temperature increases beyond a certain set point, the diode will respond by reducing the amount of current allowed through it. This way the current is kept at a constant level even when the temperature changes, and the output voltage is kept within the desired range.

The BZX55C12_T50A is a reliable and low cost solution for designers of digital systems who are looking for a diode that offers high temperature stability and low zener voltage temperature coefficient. With its wide application field, ease of use and thermal regulation, this diode is a popular choice for many applications.

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