BZX84-C20,215

The BZX84-C20,215 is a single Zener diode commonly used in a variety of applications. It has a low leakage current and a high voltage rating which make it well-suited for both commercial and industrial electronics. The diode also has a low reverse-leakage current and high forward-voltage breakdown. It is designed to provide an efficient and co-ordinated protection against voltage violations and to maintain a consistent current level throughout the operating temperature range.

The BZX84-C20,215’s primary application is in the protection of solid-state circuitry such as CMOS integrated circuits. It can be used as a safety device in AC/DC power supplies and switched-mode power supplies. It can also be used as a transient voltage suppressor in protection of multiplexer and power transmissions. Other possible applications include over-voltage and over-current protection and voltage regulation. The diode can handle up to 15SR, meaning it can handle a surge current up to 20 times its rated direct current.

The BZX84-C20,215 is a silicon epitaxial planar device. It operates by permitting a forward current to be passed through the device in one direction, while blocking the reverse current in the opposite direction. It does this by providing a low current level in its reverse-connected state, enough to prevent the excessive current that can damage the component. The voltage in its reverse-connected state is limited to a level below which anode-cathode breakdown may occur. This is known as the Zener voltage.

The component has two main types of operation. Its first operating mode is the Zener region, where it can breakdown and cause current to pass through the component. Its second operational mode is the avalanche or avalanche breakdown. In this mode, current passes through an internal path of resistive material. This operates in a different region than the Zener. It generates heat, which can be dissipated rapidly due to the component\'s physical construction.

The BZX84-C20,215 is a robust, reliable and versatile device. Its low leakage current and high voltage rating, combined with its ability to operate in both Zener and avalanche modes, make it ideal for a wide range of applications. It is a cost-effective solution for commercial and industrial electronic applications and provides reliable protection against voltage violations, over-voltage and over-current protection, and voltage regulation.