GDZ20B-E3-08

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A diode is a device that is used to control the direction of electrical currents. These diodes are made up of two semiconductor materials, either silicon or germanium. A Zener diode works by using a reverse breakdown voltage to route the current in one direction. The Zener diode is a two-terminal device that is used to regulate currents in electro-mechanical circuits. The GDZ20B-E3-08 is a particular type of Zener diode with particular application fields and working principles.

The GDZ20B-E3-08 is designed for operation of DC power sources and is typically used in DC-to-DC converters, battery chargers, and switching power supplies for computers and other electronic products. It is constructed of a Zener diode with a voltage rating of 5.0 Volts and has a Zener breakdown voltage of 4.9 Volts. Its total current is 20mAmps and its maximum power dissipation of 350mWatts.

The operation principle of the GDZ20B-E3-08 involves usage of the Zener effect. This is when a junction diode is reverse-biased and the applied voltage is sufficient enough to break down the diode’s depletion region. When this breakdown voltage is reached, conduction is possible in the reverse direction even though the p-n junction is still reverse biased. This reverse conduction is referred to as the Zener knee and the measured current is known as the Zener current.

The Zener knee is characterized by a wide dynamic range and a linear voltage-current characteristic. This means that a specific amount of current can be passed through the diode at a given voltage level without the need for temperature compensation or other complex circuitry. This characteristic makes the GDZ20B-E3-08 ideal for DC-to-DC converter setups where the input voltage must be accurately controlled relative to the output voltage.

In addition, the GDZ20B-E3-08 can also be used in applications such as transient/EMI filters and DC voltage references due to its low forward voltage drop and high reverse breakdown voltage. This makes it ideal for these types of applications as it can easily regulate the input/output voltages with a minimum of power dissipation. The GDZ20B-E3-08 is also relatively robust, with a low leakage current and high temperature operation ratings.

Overall, the GDZ20B-E3-08 is a great choice for regulating both AC and DC voltage in electro-mechanical circuits. Its low forward voltage drop, high reverse breakdown voltage, and linear voltage-current characteristics make it ideal for applications such as DC-to-DC converters, battery chargers, switching power supplies for computers and other electronic products, EMI filters, and voltage references. Furthermore, its low leakage current and high temperature ratings make the GDZ20B-E3-08 a reliable and robust Zener diode.

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