DZ23C12-E3-08 Discrete Semiconductor Products

Diodes - Zener - Arrays

DZ23C12-E3-08 is a power supply integrated circuit of array type. It is suitable for various applications, such as voltage regulation, precision regulator, and voltage referrer replacement. It consists of 4 cells dependent Zener array in miniature 3mm x 4mm surface mount package.

The Application Field of DZ23C12-E3-08

The DZ23C12-E3-08 array is mainly used in power supplies, voltage regulators, precision voltage references, DC/DC converters, etc. It provides stable regulated output over a wide range of input and load variations. The array can support output voltage ranging from 2V to 30V and can support up to 1000mA of output current.

The Working Principle of DZ23C12-E3-08

The DZ23C12-E3-08 array has 4 Zener cells connected in series to produce a stable, regulated output voltage. Each Zener cell has its own silicon chip, and the 4 chips are then connected in series with their diodes facing the same direction. This creates a voltage source which is equal to the sum of the output voltages of the individual Zener cells. The output is then stabilized by using a reference voltage, which is typically provided by an external voltage source.

Each Zener cell consists of two pins, a base pin and an emitter pin. The base pin is connected to ground, while the emitter pin is connected to the emitter of the previous Zener cell in the series. When a voltage is applied to the base pin, current flows through the Zener cell, which is then regulated by the intrinsic breakdown voltage of the Zener cell. This produces the desired regulated output voltage. This voltage is then regulated through the series voltage divider formed between the 4 cells.

The DZ23C12-E3-08 array has a wide range of applications due to its stability and ease of use. It is cost effective, efficient, and reliable. It can be used in wide range of power supplies, voltage regulators, and other applications.