PZU13B3,115

Diodes and zener-single diodes are a type of semiconductor device. They are used to control the flow of electric current in circuits, and can act as switches or voltage regulators. The PZU13B3,115 is a single zener diode with a reverse breakdown voltage rating of 13 volts and a power rating of 115 mW. The device is constructed in an axial-lead form factor and is made of a glass/silicon composite.

The primary application for PZU13B3,115 diodes is as a voltage reference or reference regulator. This is because its reverse breakdown voltage is relatively stable over temperature. In this application, it is used to ensure that a voltage level remains constant regardless of fluctuations in the supply voltage. The diode is also commonly used in power supply design, where it is used to regulate the output voltage of a transformer or DC/DC converter.

The operation of a PZU13B3,115 zener single diode is based on the P-N junction. When it is forward biased, it behaves like a regular diode, allowing current to flow easily in one direction. When it is reversed biased, its P-N junction enters a region known as the Zener breakdown region. This breaks down the depletion region of the junction, allowing current to flow in both directions.

When reverse voltage is applied, the voltage at the termination of the diode is held at a constant level even when the voltage is increasing. This regulated break-down voltage is why they are used as voltage regulators. The current passing through the device is limited by the dynamic resistance of the diode and the regulating voltage is determined by the Zener breakdown voltage, making it very reliable in regard to stable and consistent power.

In conclusion, Diodes, and more specifically PZU13B3,115 single zener diodes, are versatile devices which are used for a variety of applications. The PZU13B3,115 is an axial-lead device is particularly well-suited for use as a voltage reference and reference regulator, due to its relatively stable reverse breakdown voltage over temperature. The device\'s operation is based on the Zener breakdown principle of a P-N junction, which enables the diode to be used to regulate the output voltage of a power supply.