SMAZ5942B-M3/5A

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Diodes are essential elements of electric and electronic circuits, playing a vital role in providing an efficient flow of electricity. Zener diodes are a type of diode designed to provide precision voltage reference and protection. SMAZ5942B-M3/5A is an ultra-low leakage zener diode built with a N-channel, three-terminal, monolithic construction.

The SMAZ5942B-M3/5A offers tight tolerance on both its forward voltage and its reference voltage, making it a reliable and precise source of voltage reference. As a break-down Zener diode, the SMAZ5942B-M3/5A has a reversed breakdown voltage between 5.1 and 7.0 volts, and is constructed using a sub-micrometer size diode. This diode also offers an operating temperature range of -50°C to 125°C and a power dissipation of 500mW.

The most common application of SMAZ5942B-M3/5A is voltage regulation, providing a stable output voltage despite the fluctuating input voltage. Its low leakage current and low capacitance make it ideal for applications in power systems that require a precision voltage reference. In combination with other components, it can even be used to maintain a steady voltage under a changing load.

The fundamental working principle of SMAZ5942B-M3/5A is similar to that of other diode types. If the voltage applied at its anode is less than its reverse breakdown voltage, then no current flows through the diode, and the voltage remains unchanged. However, when the voltage exceeds the reverse breakdown voltage, then a large current can flow, and the voltage across the diode is held to the diode’s reverse breakdown voltage.

In addition to its primary function of voltage regulation, SMAZ5942B-M3/5A can also be used as a low-power switch, protecting other components from damage due to electrical over-voltage. It can also be used in power supplies as a voltage limiting device, preventing the voltage from exceeding a certain level. The SMAZ5942B-M3/5A is widely used in automotive power systems, computers, and consumer electronics.

In summary, the SMAZ5942B-M3/5A is an ultra-low leakage zener diode used for precision voltage reference and protection. Its common applications include voltage regulation, low-power switching, voltage limiting, and automotive power systems. Built with a N-channel, three-terminal, monolithic construction, it offers tight tolerance on its forward voltage and reference voltage, as well as a power dissipation of 500 mW and an operating temperature range of -50°C to 125°C.

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