CDLL6314

Diodes - Zener - Single

The CDLL6314 is a single Zener diode. Zener diodes are heavily doped semiconductor diodes, designed to conduct in the reverse direction when a specific voltage value is reached. As a result, the voltage drops across the two leads remains constant regardless how much current flows through it.

The CDLL6314’s voltage range is 6.3 to 14 Volts, and it can handle power dissipation of 500mW. It can also operate at total reverse leak current of 60µA, and therefore has a good stability.

The CDLL6314 has a wide range of applications. Because of its low power dissipation and good breakdown voltage, it is a common choice for voltage regulator circuits. It is also useful for over-voltage protection in many situations. It can be found in motor control circuits, in industrial temperature sensors, and in electromechanical connectors.

The CDLL6314 works on a basic principle. When forward voltage is applied to the anode and cathode leads of the diode, current will begin to flow from anode to cathode. When the applied voltage rises to the diode\'s breakdown voltage, current begins to flow from cathode to anode at a constant voltage and level dependent on the doping of the diode. Hence, if a maximum over-voltage of 14 Volts is applied and the breakdown voltage is reached before the 14 Volt limit, the voltage will remain at the breakdown voltage and the current will remain constant.

In summary, the CDLL6314 is a single Zener diode, with voltage range of 6.3 to 14 Volts, power dissipation of 500mW, and total reverse leak current of 60µA. It has a wide range of applications, including voltage regulator circuits, over-voltage protection, and motor control circuits. Finally, it works on the basic principle of having current flow from anode to cathode when forward voltage is applied, and current begin to flow from cathode to anode when the breakdown voltage is reached.