JAN1N4969C

JAN1N4969C Application Field and Working Principle

JAN1N4969C is a 5.6V zener diode that has been developed for several applications and is often used for voltage regulation and as reference voltage. This zener diode is especially suitable for use as a high precision reference device.

Component Description

The JAN1N4969C is a high-efficiency voltage regulator with a 5.6V maximum reverse breakdown voltage. It is a PN junction diode with a long junction-to-cathode breakdown voltage rating. The device is made with an epitaxial layer which has been strained to allow for an increased breakdown voltage.

Applications of the JAN1N4969C

This zener diode can be used in a variety of applications including as a voltage regulator, a low dropout regulator, a voltage reference, an amplifier stabilization diode, and as an overvoltage protection device. It can also be used in situations where a square wave is desired, and is particularly well-suited for applications in which a high precision is required.

Working Principle of the JAN1N4969C

The JAN1N4969C is a diode that operates using the principle of Zener breakdown. In this type of diode, the junction between the anode and the cathode is subjected to an electric field. As the voltage increases, the electric field increases and eventually reaches a level where electrical breakdown occurs. At this point, electrons are freed in the junction and current flows through the diode. The voltage at which breakdown occurs is known as the “Zener voltage”, and is usually given in the specifications of the diode. In the case of the JAN1N4969C, the Zener voltage is 5.6V.

The JAN1N4969C is a very efficient diode as it can dissipate a large amount of power with a low forward voltage drop. This makes it ideal for use as a voltage regulator and as a reference voltage in a variety of applications.

Conclusion

The JAN1N4969C is a very popular zener diode that is used in a variety of applications due to its high efficiency, low forward voltage drop, and precision reference voltage. Its most common application is as a voltage regulator and reference voltage source, but it can also be used in other types of circuits to provide overvoltage protection, low dropout regulation, and amplifier stabilization.