MM5Z15V Discrete Semiconductor Products

The MM5Z15V is a zener diode designed for use with a wide range of applications. A zener diode is a special type of diode used in electronics. It is a reverse-biased semiconductor junction that behaves in a different manner than a normal diode. It has breakdown characteristics that make it useful for many applications.

The main results of reverse-biasing a diode is that an electric current is quickly dissipated. When reverse-biasing a diode, a large electric current can flow due to the decreasing electric fields in the depletion layer, resulting in a breakdown current. A zener diode is designed to operate with a low enough voltage and current to protect sensitive circuitry from these breakdown currents.

When the voltage reaches the specified breakdown voltage for the diode, an avalanche current flows, allowing for a predictable and stable regulated voltage, which is the main purpose of using a zener diode. The breakdown voltage of the MM5Z15V is 15V, making it suitable for different levels of voltage regulation.

The MM5Z15V can be used in a variety of applications. It can be used in power supplies and voltage regulation systems, protecting sensitive electronics from power surges. It can also be used as a temperature compensation device, to ensure a consistent voltage even when temperature changes occur. It can also be used in voltage reference circuits, to provide a stable voltage reference point.

In terms of working principle, the MM5Z15V has a built-in avalanche current controlling design. When forward biasing a diode, a depletion region is created between the p-type and n-type semiconductor material. When reverse biasing a diode, electric fields in this depletion region gradually decrease and electric current can flow rapidly. The MM5Z15V is designed to reduce the electric current when it reaches breakdown voltage, which provides a predictable and stable regulated supply of voltage.

Overall, the MM5Z15V is a high-performance, stable and reliable zener diode commonly used for a variety of electronic applications. By providing an reliable and predictable output voltage, it can protect sensitive circuits and provide a stable voltage source in power supplies and voltage regulation circuits.