NZX5V6E,133

NZX5V6E,133 application field and working principle

NZX5V6E,133 is a type of Zener single diode with an associated application. Specifically, it is a shunt REG diode with a breakdown voltage of 5.6V and a maximum continuous reverse current of 133mA. It has an operating temperature range of -55℃ to +150℃. This diode\'s forward and reverse voltage guarantee is 5.4V and 5.8V respectively, making it ideal for use in RF and ESD applications in which low capacitance of less than 5pF is required.

NZX5V6E,133 can be used in a variety of other applications, including voltage regulation, protection of electronics from transient voltage overvoltage, clamping, switch mode power supplies, and transient pulse suppression. Its low capacitance makes it particularly suitable for use in high-frequency operations, such as RF, microwave, and optical applications. Furthermore, it can be used to construct logic circuits and logic switches.

Physical Overview of NZX5V6E,133

NZX5V6E,133 is packaged in an axial resistor leaded package. It has a cylindrical body with a flat base, with its leads extending out of the base. The body is made from a glass-filled, flame-retardant thermosetting plastic that is resistant to mechanical shock and vibration. The diode also has a molten encapsulation seal and a gold-plated lead frame to ensure moisture tightness, corrosion resistance, and low contact resistance.

Working Principle of NZX5V6E,133

NZX5V6E,133 has a shunt REG diode configuration and operates as follows. In forward bias, electrons flow from the anode to the cathode and the diode is forward-biased. Under this condition, the diode allows current to flow with a voltage drop of 0.2V to 0.7V and acts as a conductor.

In reverse bias, it acts as an insulator. This is because the electric field created by the external reverse bias changes the electric force of the junction, thus opposing the minority carriers from entering the depleted region. As a result, no current flows and the diode acts as an insulator.

When the reverse bias reaches a specific voltage, the electric field created by the external reverse bias will become too strong for the single junction. This will cause the electrons from the valence band to break through the potential barrier and emerge into the conduction band. This phenomenon is known as a breakdown, and it is when the Zener voltage is reached. As a result, current will be allowed to flow through the diode with a very small voltage drop.

Conclusion

NZX5V6E,133 is a shunt REG diode with a breakdown voltage of 5.6V and a maximum continuous reverse current of 133mA. It is ideal for use in RF and ESD applications that require low capacitance. Its applications include voltage regulation, protection of electronics from transient voltage overvoltage, clamping, switch mode power supplies, transient pulse suppression, high-frequency operations, and logic circuits and switches.

The physical structure of the NZX5V6E,133 consists of an axial resistor leaded package with a flame-retardant thermosetting plastic body, a molten encapsulation seal, and a gold-plated lead frame. Its working principle states that it acts as a conductor when forward-biased, as an insulator when in reverse bias, and as a low voltage drop voltage regulator when the external reverse bias reaches its Zener voltage.