DZ23C15-E3-08

DZ23C15-E3-08 is a semiconductor device from a diodes and Zener arrays family, manufactured by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. This device is composed of two series connected Zeners, which are beneficial when providing a low ESD protection, a stabilized low input and low output impedance for electronic circuits.

Application Fields

Due to its particular characteristics, DZ23C15-E3-08 is used in the following applications:

• Low to moderate voltage regulation
• Clipping, clamping and other signal systems’ applications
• High frequency noise reduction
• Voltage reference or voltage parameter stabilization
• Voltage dividers
• Data transmission line and radio frequency protection
• Power management

Working Principle

DZ23C15-E3-08 consists of two series connected Zener diodes, with the aim of providing noise filtering, voltage regulation and voltage standby. This diode functions by allowing electrons to flow in the Forward direction, if the applied voltage is greater than the Zener voltage. When the forward voltage exceeds the Zener voltage, electrons flow from the anode to the cathode, and the current flow depends on the Zener impedance. By this principle, it can be used to regulate output voltages and act as a current shunt.

When a reverse voltage exceeds the Zener voltage value, the electrons are not allowed to flow. Instead, they are send back to the cathode, establishing a low reverse leakage current. This can be useful when maintaining stable forward voltages.

Finally, DZ23C15-E3-08 can also be used for noise reduction by creating an overvoltage protection when switching with high frequency.

Summary

To summarize, the DZ23C15-E3-08 device is a Zener arrays diodes, which can be used for a wide range of applications, such as voltage regulation, reference voltage stabilization, voltage dividers, or even noise reduction. This diode utilizes its low resistance when flowing in forward direction, as well as its clamping behavior when experiencing a reverse voltage, which is higher than its Zener voltage value.