FLZ10VB Discrete Semiconductor Products

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FLZ10VB application field and working principle

FLZ10VB is a type of diode, specifically a Zener diode – a single diode that is specially designed to allow reverse current to flow even when the voltage is slightly greater than the breakdown or Zener voltage. Their application is mainly in the precision voltage reference source and widely used in various circuits for voltage stabilization.

Unlike ordinary diodes, a Zener diode is designed to operate in the reverse direction, where electrons flow from the Anode (A) to the Cathode (K). The electron flow is resisted until it reaches the Zener voltage where it’s allowed to pass through the diode and current flows. When there is forward voltage higher than breakdown voltage, the diode will start to conduct in forward direction. The breakdown voltage for a Zener diode is determined by the thickness of the depletion layer in the diode junction.

FLZ10VB has a Zener Voltage of 10V, a Breakdown Voltage of 10V, a Maximum Power Dissipation of 500mW and an Operating Temperature Range of -65 to +200C. In addition, it also has several advantages such as low power consumption and high precision.

The applications of the FLZ10VB can be divided into two main fields:

• Voltage Reference Source - A Zener diode is an ideal choice for a voltage reference source because its breakdown voltage is well-defined and stable. It is commonly used in voltage stabilizers and regulators to produce a constant output voltage.
• Power Supply - Zener diodes are also used in power supplies to protect the circuit from power surges.

The working principle of a Zener diode is relatively simple. When enough reverse voltage is applied to a Zener diode, it will enter breakdown and no current will flow. When the reverse voltage applied is slightly greater than the Zener voltage, it will allow current to flow and stabilise the output voltage. This is why Zener diodes are used as voltage stabilizer and for voltage referencing.

In conclusion, FLZ10VB is a high-precision single Zener diode with a wide range of applications. It can be used for precision voltage reference source and various circuits for voltage stabilization and power supply protection. The Zener diode working principle is not complicated but quite reliable and when the reverse voltage is correctly applied it can be counted upon to serve its purpose reliably.

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