JANTXV1N6316CUS

Diodes - Zener - Single

The JANTXV1N6316CUS is a silicon zener diode used in many kinds of applications. It is designed to regulate the voltage between two points in a circuit. The diode has a reverse breakdown voltage of 16 volts (V), with a minimum power rating of 500 mW. It is suitable for both high-speed switching applications and low-power general purpose applications such as AC/DC power supplies.

Features and Benefits

• Low reverse leakage current
• High power rating
• Excellent high temperature operating characteristics
• Small size for use in compact or miniaturization projects
• Excellent reverse impedance characteristics

Applications

The JANTXV1N6316CUS is suitable for use in many applications, with the most common ones being power supply regulation, transient suppression, overvoltage protection, and electronic lamp dimmers. It can be used in DC-DC converters, voltage regulators, filters, and peak detectors.

Working Principle

The JANTXV1N6316CUS operates according to the principle of avalanche breakdown. When a current passes through the diode, an avalanche effect is triggered causing it to break down. This process results in the diode producing a reverse current that is equal to the breakdown voltage. This reverse current provides a regulated current source to the rest of the circuit, thus regulating the flow of power between two points.

Conclusion

The JANTXV1N6316CUS is an efficient and reliable silicon zener diode that offers excellent performance in many different applications. With its low reverse leakage current, high power rating, and excellent reverse impedance characteristics, it is suitable for use in both high-speed switching and low-power general purpose applications. It is also suitable for use in a wide range of applications such as power supply regulation, transient suppression, overvoltage protection, and electronic lamp dimmers.