MMBZ4710-HE3-18

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Diodes - Zener - Single

MMBZ4710-HE3-18 application field and working principle

The MMBZ4710-HE3-18 is a Zener diode that is part of ON Semiconductor\'s Zener diode series. It is a single diode housed in a small SOD-123FL package and is intended for automotive and industrial applications. The maximum junction temperature of this diode is +175°C and its maximum operating temperature is +150°C. This diode has very low forward voltage and can handle up to 1A of current, making it suitable for a range of different applications.

A Zener diode is a type of diode that is designed to behave in a different way than traditional rectifier diodes. Unlike a traditional diode, the Zener diode is designed to operate in reverse bias, allowing the flow of electrons to occur in the opposite direction. This is what makes Zener diodes so useful in electronic applications. When a Zener diode is reverse biased, a voltage is created that opposes the flow of current in the diode, which is known as the Zener voltage. This Zener voltage is typically small, but large enough to cause the current to flow in the opposite direction. The Zener voltage of the MMBZ4710-HE3-18 is 18V, making it ideal for a range of circuit designs.

The MMBZ4710-HE3-18 Zener diode is widely used in automotive, telecommunications, and industrial applications for voltage regulating and rectifying purposes. Common applications for this diode include line termination, transceiver protection, watchdog circuits, power supply design, voltage clamping, over-voltage protection, and rectifying. This versatile diode can be used in a variety of applications, making it an ideal choice for both commercial and industrial applications.

The working principle of the MMBZ4710-HE3-18 is relatively simple. When a reverse current is applied to the diode, it will block the current until a certain voltage (the Zener voltage) is reached. Once the Zener voltage is reached, the diode becomes conductive, allowing current to flow through it in both directions. This process is known as Zener breakdown and allows the diode to regulate the voltage in a circuit. In most applications, the Zener diode will be connected in series with a resistor, allowing the current flow to be further regulated by adjusting the resistor’s value.

The MMBZ4710-HE3-18 is a versatile and reliable Zener diode that is suitable for a range of automotive, telecommunications, and industrial applications. It is designed to operate in reverse bias, allowing it to regulate the voltage in a circuit and provide a consistent Zener voltage of 18V. The diode can handle up to 1A of current and is housed in a small SOD-123FL package, making it ideal for circuit designs with limited space.

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