NZX36C,133

Diodes - Zener - Single

NZX36C,133 is a single zener diode composed of a semiconductor in which the zener voltage is designed and selected to the specified working voltage rating. The term zener voltage is used to describe the voltage at which the current flowing through the device becomes independent of the applied power. This is accomplished because the zener diode produces a voltage drop across it that provides reverse breakdown instead of forward biasing. A zener diode is constructed in such a way as to allow a much higher current to pass through it than would typically pass through a standard rectifying diode.

Typically, a normal diode will block any current from flowing through the device when it is in a reverse bias condition, but a zener diode can still allow some current to flow and often this current will increase as the voltage increases. The amount of current that the zener diode can handle is typically much higher than that of a normal diode and this allows the diode to be used in applications resulting in higher power handling capacity.

NZX36C,133 is primarily used for voltage regulation and dynamic resistance tuning. When used for voltage regulation, it maintains a constant voltage, even if the input voltage changes, meaning it can provide voltage regulation even when the input voltage is varying greatly, or when large loads are connected to it or disconnected from it. This can be especially useful when powering high-reliability or hazardous electronic components. In dynamic resistance tuning applications, it is used to change the dynamic resistance of a circuit when voltage changes, meaning it can be used to change the charge and discharge rate of a capacitor. This can, for example, be used for regulating the frequency of a sine wave.

While the NZX36C,133 is primarily used for voltage regulation and dynamic resistance tuning, it can also be used in a variety of different applications. For example, it can be used as a voltage or current limiter or as a voltage or current regulator, as well as a voltage control switch, temperature-sensing circuit, and a reverse polarity output protection diode. It can also be used in high-frequency circuits, as a rectifier, and as a voltage follower. In addition, it can be used in multiple-feedback RC circuits, logic circuits, and voltage clamping circuits.

Working Principle

The working principle of NZX36C,133 is based on the principle of reverse breakdown. When the applied voltage is less than the breakdown voltage, the diode acts as an open circuit, preventing any current from flowing. However, when the applied voltage is greater than the breakdown voltage, the diode conducts a certain amount of current directly proportional to the applied voltage. This current, along with the reverse voltage, results in a voltage drop across the diode. This voltage drop is the zener voltage, and it is determined by the device’s construction.

The filtered DC output of NZX36C,133 is used to drive a load and regulate the voltage levels that are needed. Depending on the application, the diode may be connected in either a series or parallel configuration with the load. In a series configuration, the voltage across the load remains constant. In a parallel configuration, the voltage across the diode remains constant and the voltage across the load is adjusted accordingly.

NZX36C,133 is a versatile device, allowing it to be used in a variety of applications. Its ability to maintain a constant voltage across a load even when the input voltage is varying is useful in a variety of applications, from high-reliability designs to complex operating systems. Its ability to be used in a series or parallel configuration also gives it great versatility.