GDZ6V2B-G3-18

Introduction

The GDZ6V2B-G3-18 is a single Zener diode. It is typically used as a voltage regulator, an application field in which its function is to clip the voltage surges higher than the selected zener voltage. It can also be used to create a logical OR gate, which is another application field. This article will discuss the application fields and working principle of GDZ6V2B-G3-18.

Application fields

The GDZ6V2B-G3-18 is capable of a wide variety of applications. In particular, it is frequently used in voltage regulators, as its reverse breakdown voltage is selected to suit the desired output voltage. The other main application field for this diode is to create a logical OR gate, which can be used to connect several inputs that then control the same output.

As a voltage regulator, the GDZ6V2B-G3-18 diode is designed to allow current to pass through it when the input voltage is below the selected zener voltage. In this case, the diode restricts the voltage to the specified value. When the input voltage is above the selected zener voltage, however, the diode will drop all the extra voltage, thereby limiting the voltage to the selected zener voltage.

In its second application field, creating a logical OR gate, the GDZ6V2B-G3-18 diode acts as a switch. Connecting the diode between several inputs and a single output, the diode is designed to turn on the output signal when any of the inputs is turned on. This reduces the number of components needed to control multiple input signals, simplifying system wiring.

Working principle

The working principle of the GDZ6V2B-G3-18 is based on the Zener effect. This effect occurs in a semiconductor junction when the applied reverse voltage is higher than the junction\'s breakdown voltage. When this occurs, the diode conducts in the reverse direction, allowing current to pass freely in both directions. This is known as the reverse breakdown voltage, which is the voltage at which the diode conducts in the reverse direction.

In its application as a voltage regulator, the GDZ6V2B-G3-18 applies the Zener effect to limit the voltage. When the input voltage is lower than the selected zener voltage, the diode will pass current from the input to the output. When the input voltage surpasses the zener voltage, however, the diode will conduct in the reverse direction, allowing excess voltage to be dropped, thus protecting any connected components from excessive voltage.

In its role as a switch in the logical OR gate, the GDZ6V2B-G3-18 switches on the output when the current passes in the reverse direction. As with its function as a voltage regulator, when one of the inputs reaches the selected zener voltage, the diode will conduct in the reverse direction, turning on the output signal.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the GDZ6V2B-G3-18 is a robust and versatile single Zener diode. It is frequently used as a voltage regulator, as its Zener effect ensures that no voltages travelling in the reverse direction are allowed to surpass the selected zener voltage. It is also used to create logical OR gates, in which the diode switches on the output when any of the inputs reach the selected zener voltage. This reduces the need for additional components when connecting multiple input signals.