JANTX1N4110UR-1

Diodes are two-terminal semiconductor devices that allow current flow in one direction only, while blocking the other. Zener diodes are a specific type of diode designed to operate in the breakdown region to provide a specific amount of voltage stabilization. Single zener diodes, like JANTX1N4110UR-1, are designed to provide voltage clamping or voltage references for signals.

Applications

The JANTX1N4110UR-1 diode is commonly used in voltage regulation, voltage scaling, ripple reduction, transient protection, reverse breakdown attenuation and surge current protection applications. This dual 5.8V series of devices is most useful for applications requiring a single zener diode with a regulated voltage that is less than 7V.

Applications specifically requiring this diode include power supply designs, clamping circuits, voltage protection circuits, voltage stabilization, bridge rectifiers, peak load circuits, reverse lightning protection and high speed systems.

Working Principle

The JANTX1N4110UR-1 zener diode works in the breakdown region. When the reverse voltage across it increases beyond a certain value, usually around 5.8V in this device, an avalanche breakdown occurs. This reverse breakdown is created by a combination of minority carrier injection and hole-electron interaction.

This avalanche voltage is known as the Zener voltage and is highly consistent regardless of the current. The device also has a low dynamic impedance and can provide a very stable voltage clamping reference for applications with high frequency signals.

Conclusion

The JANTX1N4110UR-1 single zener diode is a useful device capable of stabilizing voltage and providing efficient current protection. Its application field ranges from power supply designs to high speed surge protection. The operation of the device is based on an avalanche breakdown effect occurring on the reverse-biased junction region.