GLL4760A-E3/97

The GLL4760A-E3/97 is a single Zener diode that has a wide range of applications in many different industries. It has three forward voltage ratings, and it can handle reverse-voltage up to a maximum of 47.6 volts. It is also stable at high temperature and has low power dissipation.

One main application of the GLL4760A-E3/97 is as a voltage regulator. This diode can maintain a steady voltage across its terminals by keeping the current flowing through it at a constant level. This can be used to ensure that equipment is supplied with the correct voltage level, preventing damage from incorrect voltages.

Another popular use of the GLL4760A-E3/97 is in voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO). VCOs are electronically controlled oscillators that are often used in radio-frequency and television applications. The diode is used to control the frequency of the oscillator, allowing it to produce stable signals with a wide range of frequencies.

The working principle of the GLL4760A-E3/97 involves the use of electrons. At a particular voltage level, the current flow through the diode reaches a maximum level. This is known as the “saturation level” and is determined by the “built-in voltage” of the diode. The built-in voltage is an intrinsic property of the diode, and it is also known as the Zener voltage.

At voltages below the saturation level, the current flow through the diode increases and decays exponentially, with the rate of decrease in current being determined by the “built-in voltage”. This is known as the Zener effect, and it is exploited in many common diode applications.

In addition to its use as a voltage regulator and VCO, the GLL4760A-E3/97 is also commonly used in many other applications such as suppressing transients and noise, voltage clamping, and power protection. Thanks to its dependable performance and a wide range of forward voltages, it is a popular choice for a variety of applications.