RLZTE-1120A

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Diodes are often used to control the voltage level in many applications, and theRLZTE-1120A is one of the commonly used ones. Its features, applications, and working principles will be explained in this article.

The RLZTE-1120A is an N TDK zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 1.12V. It has a maximum reverse power rating of 2W and an operating temperature range of -63º C to +175º C. It also has a high surge current rating so it is well suited to use in surge protection, or spike suppression applications. Its package size is 2.2x1.6x0.8mm and it is available in both a through-hole and a surface mount version.

The RLZTE-1120A can be used in various applications such as noise filtering, voltage clamping, voltage regulation, temperature regulation, and overvoltage protection. It can also be used to protect equipment from electrical transients, surges, and spikes. Its low breakdown voltage and high surge current rating make it ideal for these applications.

In terms of working principle, the RLZTE-1120A is a Zener diode with a Zener voltage designated by its breakdown voltage. When the diode is forward biased and it reaches a certain breakdown voltage, electrons will tunnel through the depletion layer and current will start to flow, this is known as Zener breakdown. During Zener breakdown, the found potential is maintained and the voltage across the diode is kept constant, this is known as the Zener voltage. This helps to protect sensitive electronic components from overvoltage or surges.

The RLZTE-1120A can also be used in AC circuits to provide voltage regulation, however in these applications, the current should be limited in order to avoid damaging the device due to the high surge current. Since the forward resistance of the RLZTE-1120A is very low, a series resistor should be used between the AC power source and the application circuit in order to limit the current. Furthermore, when operating in AC circuits, the series resistor should be chosen such that the peak current will not exceed the diode\'s maximum surge current rating.

In conclusion, the RLZTE-1120A is a Zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 1.12V and a maximum reverse power rating of 2W. It has a wide operating temperature range and a high surge current rating which make it suitable for various applications such as noise filtering, voltage clamping, voltage regulation, temperature regulation, and overvoltage protection. In addition, it can be used in AC circuits to provide voltage regulation, however its current should be limited in order to avoid damage due to its high surge current rating.

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