PZU15BA,115

Diodes are semiconductor devices with two terminals, consisting of one P-type and one N-type semiconductor material. They are capable of controlling the flow of current in an electrical power system. Zener diodes have a unique characteristic: they have a very sharp breakdown voltage, known as the Zener voltage, which allows them to be used in reverse bias configurations to regulate the voltage across a circuit. The PZU15BA,115 is an example of a single Zener diode.

The PZU15BA,115 is a Zener diode rated for 15 volts and a maximum power dissipation rating of 0.15 watts. It has a low leakage current and a low maximum reverse current. It operates in a temperature range from -65°C to +175°C, and it is available in a two-leaded flat package. The diode is constructed with a PN junction, meaning it has a high reverse breakdown voltage, good dynamic resistance, high peak current capability, and low Capacitance. It also has a low reverse current voltage temperature coefficient, making it suitable for use in temperature control circuits.

The PZU15BA,115 has a variety of applications. It can be used in voltage regulation circuits, protecting sensitive devices against voltage spikes, reducing voltage surges, and providing an accurate voltage reference. It is also used in overvoltage protection circuits, voltage sensors, power supply circuits, motor starters, and more. Additionally, the diode can be used in data and telecommunication devices, security systems, industrial automation equipment, and other electronic applications.

The working principle of the PZU15BA,115 is simple. When a reverse-biased voltage is applied to the PN junction, a large number of electrons and holes are accelerated and create a depletion region between the two regions of the junction. As the voltage increases, the magnitude of the electric field in the depletion region also increases, and this increases the number of electron-hole pairs in the depletion region. This increases the current through the diode until the reverse breakdown voltage is reached. At this point, the high electric field causes current to flow in the opposite direction.

In conclusion, the PZU15BA,115 Zener diode is a single-terminal voltage regulator with a low leakage current, low maximum reverse current, and low reverse current voltage temperature coefficient. It is widely used in a variety of applications, including overvoltage protection circuits, motor starters, voltage sensors, and power supply circuits. The working principle of the PZU15BA,115 is based on the reverse-biased PN junction and the resulting increase in electric field and electron-hole pairs, which allows the diode to regulate voltage.