GDZ24B-E3-18

The GDZ24B-E3-18 Zener diode is designed for effective operation in single-stage voltage-regulating systems. Zener diodes are diodes that allow current to flow in either direction, yet have an identifiable reverse breakdown voltage. When the reverse bias voltage reaches a certain threshold, the current is increased exponentially.

As the GDZ24B-E3-18 is a single-stage voltage regulator, its primary purpose is to regulate the output of an unregulated power source by allowing a portion of the current from the power source to pass through the Zener diode. When the excess current passes through the diode, a constant voltage output is produced.

The working principle of the GDZ24B-E3-18 Zener diode is based on the behavior of a two-terminal voltage-regulating component. A basic equiation can be used to describe the behavior of the diode under forward bias:

I = I_z(V_z/V_d)^m

Where I_z is the Zener current, V_z is the Zener voltage, V_d is the diode voltage, and m is the Zener exponent. The Zener exponent is the variable that determines the behavior of the diode.

When the bias voltage reaches the Zener voltage, the current abruptly increases due to the increase in the exponential exponent in the equation. This increase in current then creates a constant voltage output at the Zener voltage level.

The Zener diode is commonly used in regulated power supplies as a means of providing a constant voltage output. The diode is also used to protect sensitive electronic components from overvoltage. In addition, Zener diodes are used to provide a reference voltage for low voltage circuits.

The GDZ24B-E3-18 is designed to provide efficient, cost-effective and reliable operation in single-stage voltage regulating systems. The diode is reliable and provides a constant voltage output over a wide range of input voltages. The Zener diode is ideal for use in power supplies, electronic circuits, and a wide variety of other applications.