SML4732AHE3/61

Diodes - Zener - Single

The SML4732AHE3/61 is a single zener diode, designed to provide a precise voltage reference in a small package. It is particularly suited to applications that require low power consumption and excellent line regulation and temperature stability.

Application Field

The SML4732AHE3/61 can be used for many different applications, such as precision voltage regulation, over-voltage protection, constant current sources, and temperature compensation. It can also be used as an electrically-isolated sensing element in electro-mechanical or analog circuits.

The SML4732AHE3/61 is ideal for use in high reliability linear power supply designs, where long life and high precision is required. It offers very low voltage drop and excellent temperature stability, making it suitable for many different applications. It is also suitable for use in multi-rail designs, where multiple zener diodes are used in parallel to allow for higher output currents.

Working Principle

The SML4732AHE3/61 works based on a ‘zener effect’. When an electric current is applied to the diode in one direction, it will create a voltage drop which is determined by the diode’s Zener voltage. The Zener voltage of the SML4732AHE3/61 can be controlled by adjusting the current through the diode (setting the ‘Zener current’).

The Zener current of the SML4732AHE3/61 is adjustable from 0 to 80 mA, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. When the Zener current is set to its maximum value, the diode will produce a precise voltage reference with excellent temperature stability.

Conclusion

The SML4732AHE3/61 is a versatile single zener diode, designed to be used in a variety of applications. It offers low power consumption, excellent line regulation and temperature stability, and its adjustable Zener current makes it suitable for use in precision voltage regulation, over-voltage protection, constant current sources, and temperature compensation. It is an ideal choice for high reliability linear power supply designs.