GDZ6V2B-HE3-08

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A Zener diode is a specially built diode that allows current flow in the reverse direction when the voltage applied to it exceeds the voltage rating known as its breakdown or Zener voltage. The GDZ6V2B-HE3-08 is an example of a single Zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 6 volts. It also has a reverse current rating of 2 mA and a power dissipation of 500mW.

Zener diodes are primarily used to regulate voltage in electronic circuits. They are especially useful because they allow a certain amount of current to flow in the reverse direction when the voltage applied to them exceeds their breakdown voltage. This current is often referred to as the "Zener current" which can then be controlled by adjusting the external voltage. Thus the Zener diode can provide a constant regulated output voltage to control the operation of other components in the circuit.

The working principle of the GDZ6V2B-HE3-08 is relatively simple to understand. When the forward voltage applied to the diode is less than the breakdown voltage, the diode behaves like a normal diode, allowing current to flow in the forward direction and blocking current in the reverse direction. However, when the applied forward voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage, the diode then changes its characteristics. At this point, the diode has now become "Zener-active" and acts like a resistor, allowing current to flow through it in the reverse direction while still blocking current in the forward direction.

In more complicated circuits, Zener diodes can also be used to protect against voltage overshoots and transients. By connecting them in series with a primary regulator, they help maintain a stable output voltage and reduce transient variations in the current. This helps to prevent overloading of other circuit components, thus protecting them from damage.

The GDZ6V2B-HE3-08 is a single Zener diode manufactured by EIT with a breakdown voltage of 6 volts, a reverse current rating of 2 mA and a power dissipation of 500 mW. With its simple working principle and wide variety of applications, this Zener diode is an ideal choice for providing regulated voltage in many electronic circuits. Whether it is used in range-finding equipment, automotive electronics, medical device and instrumentation, power supply design and other applications, the GDZ6V2B-HE3-08 is sure to be a reliable, cost effective and efficient solution.

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