JAN1N985DUR-1

Diodes - Zener - Single: JAN1N985DUR-1 Application Field and Working Principle

The JAN1N985DUR-1 diode is a single Zener diode, specifically a silicon Zener diode that is designed to provide voltage regulation and to prevent over-voltage transients. The diode comes in a SOD-323 package, which is a SMD (surface mount device) package. The diode can be used in many applications, and its working principles are quite simple.

Application Fields

The JAN1N985DUR-1 diode can be used in many applications, such as voltage regulation in low voltage DC circuits, protection from excessive current in circuits that use transistors or ICs (integrated circuits), protection for sensors and other electronic devices, lightning protection for electronic communication systems, and more. The JAN1N985DUR-1 can also be used in audio and video circuits, switching power supplies, relay drivers and logic gates.

Working Principle

The Zener diode works on a simple principle of allowing current to flow in one direction, while blocking current that is trying to flow in the opposite direction. When the voltage across the diode reaches the peak voltage rating, known as the Zener voltage, the diode begins to conduct. This causes a decrease in the voltage across the diode, resulting in a regulated voltage.

The JAN1N985DUR-1 works in a similar way, but with a slightly different voltage rating. The diode has a Vf rating of 5.0V and a Vz rating of 5.2V, which is slightly higher than the typical Zener diode. This allows the diode to provide a greater degree of protection for sensitive electronic devices.

The JAN1N985DUR-1 can be used in a variety of applications and provides good voltage regulation and protection from over-voltage transients. The diode is reliable, easy to use, and can be used in a wide variety of applications.