JAN1N3032D-1

Diodes - Zener - Single

JAN1N3032D-1 is a popular zener diode typically used in a variety of general-purpose voltage regulating applications. It is a single, PN junction diode with a voltage rating of 3.3V, and a power rating of 1W. It also comes with a wide range of temperature operating ranges and a required, high-level peak forward current of 5 mA.

In terms of the application field, the JAN1N3032D-1 is typically used in situations where a constant voltage level is needed. Examples of these are voltage regulators, voltage dividers and transient voltage suppressors. This diode is also used in a variety of electronic circuits, such as transistors, same-valve operations, logic circuits, and signal handlers. Generally, the JAN1N3032D-1 is used to maintain voltage output, or in other words, to regulate the voltage coming out of the circuit.

As for the working principle, the JAN1N3032D-1 works by allowing electricity to only flow in one direction, from its anode to its cathode. When the zener diode is connected to a circuit and a forward-biased voltage is applied at the anode side, current will flow through the diode and out of the cathode side. However, when a reverse-biased voltage is applied to the anode side, and the applied voltage exceed the zener breakdown voltage, the diode will break down and begin to conduct current. This will cause the voltage across the diode to remain nearly constant, regardless of the forward current through it.

In conclusion, the JAN1N3032D-1 diode is a popular zener diode used widely in a variety of voltage regulating applications, such as voltage regulators, voltage dividers, and transient voltage suppressors. It works by allowing only electricity to flow in one direction, and in the case of a reverse-biased voltage is applied, it will break down the diode and will cause it to keep the voltage across it nearly constant, regardless of the forward current through it.