CDZFHT2RA5.6B

Diodes - Zener - Single

CDZFHT2RA5.6B is a single Zener diode designed for general purpose applications. It can be used to create Zener voltage reference circuits, voltage regulator circuits, and reverse bias protection circuits. It is a three-terminal device with a cathode, an anode, and an internal junction.

Application Field

The CDZFHT2RA5.6B has the capability to produce very accurate and stable Zener voltage regulators with extremely low dynamic impedance. This makes it ideal for use in power supplies, electrical power distribution systems, radio transmitters and amplifiers, battery-operate systems, and many other electronic applications.

Because of its wide breakdown voltage range and tight tolerance parameters, this diode is also useful in voltage-referencing, temperature sensing and measurement, and many other applications. It is also compatible with standard and surface mount packages, so it can be used in both forms of fabrication.

Working Principle

The working principle of a Zener diode is very similar to that of a standard diode. When the anode voltage is below the breakdown voltage, the diode behaves like an open switch. When the anode voltage is above the breakdown voltage, the diode acts like a closed switch. In short, the diode allows current to pass, but only at the breakdown voltage.

The reason for this is the internal junction of the diode, where two layers of semiconductors (n-type and p-type) meet. This junction will have a “built-in” Zener voltage, determined by the semiconductor material used in the device. When the applied voltage anode-to-cathode exceeds this Zener voltage, a large current passes through the diode, creating the Zener effect.

The CDZFHT2RA5.6B is an ideal choice for electronic circuits that require reliable and accurate regulation of a given voltage. Its breakdown voltage and high current capacity make it suitable for many common applications.