BZX84C15W-7

Series:	--
Packaging:	Tape & Reel (TR)
Part Status:	Discontinued at Digi-Key
Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz):	15V
Tolerance:	±6%
Power - Max:	200mW
Impedance (Max) (Zzt):	30 Ohms
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr:	100nA @ 10.5V
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If:	900mV @ 10mA
Operating Temperature:	-65°C ~ 125°C
Mounting Type:	Surface Mount
Package / Case:	SC-70, SOT-323
Supplier Device Package:	SOT-323
Base Part Number:	BZX84C15

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The BZX84C15W-7 is a diode used in a variety of applications. It is classified as a Zener diode because it is able to turn a large amount of voltage into a relatively small output voltage, allowing for the use of the transistor effect. In order to understand the working principle of the BZX84C15W-7, it is important to understand the basics of a diode. A diode is an electronic component used to transmit electrical signals or current through a circuit. It consists of a semiconductor material, such as silicon, germanium, or gallium arsenide, and can be categorized as either a rectifier diode or a Zener diode. A rectifier diode is a type of electronic component mainly used to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). They are made up of two terminals, either an anode and a cathode or a P-type and an N-type, with a central junction. The components in the diode control the flow of current in only one direction, blocking current from flowing in the other direction. A Zener diode is similar to a rectifier diode in that it has two terminals, either an anode and a cathode or a P-type and an N-type, with a central junction. However, the difference between a rectifier diode and a Zener diode is that a Zener diode has a reverse breakdown voltage. This means that, unlike a rectifier diode, the Zener diode will allow current to flow in the opposite direction as long as the voltage exceeds the reverse breakdown voltage of the diode. The BZX84C15W-7 is a single Zener diode, meaning it has a single P-N junction. This type of diode is used to regulate or limit the voltage applied to an electronic component or circuit. In its application field, the BZX84C15W-7 acts as a voltage clamp, meaning it will reduce the voltage in the output by a certain percentage. This prevents the voltage in the output from becoming too high or exceeding the design specifications. The amount of voltage that it reduces the output voltage by depends on the working principle of the component. The component\'s reverse breakdown voltage dictates the amount of voltage that can be reduced. In the case of the BZX84C15W-7, the component has a reverse breakdown voltage of 15 volts and is able to regulate a voltage of up to 600 volts. In terms of its working principle, the BZX84C15W-7 follows a similar concept to that of a rectifier diode. In normal operational mode, the component will not allow any current in the opposite direction. However, when the voltage in the output exceeds the component\'s reverse breakdown voltage, a small current will be allowed to flow through the component. This prevents the voltage in the output from exceeding the design specification. Overall, the BZX84C15W-7 is a single Zener diode that is used in a variety of applications to regulate or limit the voltage applied to an electronic component or circuit. The component has a reverse breakdown voltage of 15 volts and is able to regulate a voltage of up to 600 volts, preventing the voltage in the output from becoming too high or exceeding the design specifications. Furthermore, it also follows a similar concept to that of a rectifier diode, allowing a small current to flow through the component if the voltage in the output exceeds the component\'s reverse breakdown voltage.

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