PLZ13C-G3/H Discrete Semiconductor Products

The PLZ13C-G3/H is a single Zener diode, classified under the diodes category. This diode was made to regulate electrical currents that may be hazardous to devices or components. The majority of the 3 amp rated diodes are used in industries, automotive and telecommunication applications.

In general, the single Zener diode under a reverse bias establishes a reverse electric breakdown voltage to provide self-regulating characteristics. In this case, the PLZ13C-G3/H diode was designed to serve its self-regulating end purpose. The diode comes with a maximum Zener Voltage of 53 V at a temperature of 25 °C, with a Zener Impedance of 5.3 ohms.

The single Zener diode, PLZ13C-G3/H, has multiple applications within the automotive and industrial sectors. In the automotive sector, this diode is used for preventing Current reversal, Surge protection, Voltage regulation, Polarity protection and Voltage clamping. It also varies based on the current ratings and the configuration of the component itself. For example, the diode may be used to rectify power and establish a voltage reference for microcontrollers and integrated circuits.

In the industrial sector, the diode is widely used as an anti-parallel element for p-n-p transistors, for transient-suppression, for voltage regulation in microprocessor based systems and for sensitivity control in relay applications. It is also often used in the circuit board design of simple heating, dimming, charging, and sensor circuits found in the industry.

The working principle of a Zener diode is not very hard to grasp. When it is forward biased, it behaves like any other diode and the voltage drop across the diode is equal to the barrier potential (voltage drop across the normal p-n junction). When the diode is reverse biased, it exhibits a certain Zener voltage, which is determined by its junction impurity and temperature.

The Zener diode will clamp the voltage to the break down voltage level when the current through the diode is increased. This Zener voltage is responsible for the self-regulating feature of the PLZ13C-G3/H Diode. When the input voltage is lower than the breakdown voltage, the diode will only conduct a small amount of current, whereas when the input voltage increases, the diode will conduct more current and clamp the voltage to the break down voltage level, thus protecting the connected device or component from damage.

In summary, the Zener diode is an important component as it provides a safe voltage to protect electrical components and devices. The single Zener diode, PLZ13C-G3/H is widely used in industries and automotive applications due to its self-regulating characteristics, high breakdown voltage and low impedance. The working principle describes how the diode acts to clamp an input voltage at the specified level, thus providing protection to connected devices.