SML4758-E3/5A

Diodes - Zener - Single

The SML4758-E3/5A diode is a single-array zener diode that works in a wide range of current and voltage levels. This particular zener diode provides an effective way of providing reverse-polarity protection, typically used in automotive and industrial applications.

This diode operates on the principle of reverse breakdown. When forward-biased and a sufficient voltage level is applied across the zener diode, the zener diode will utilize the excess energy to break down the depletion region. This breakdown process releases energy which is manifested in the form of a current. This current is then used to dissipate the excess voltage keeping the device from becoming damaged.

This diode has a wide range of applications in automotive and industrial applications thanks to its ability to provide reverse-polarity protection. It also provides stable current-limiting properties, making it suitable for use in a variety of electronic circuits that call for electrical current regulation.

In automotive applications, the SML4758-E3/5A diode can be used to provide reverse-polarity protection from reverse-polarity surges. It can also be used to provide noise-suppression, voltage-clipping, and voltage-regulator applications.

In industrial applications, the SML4758-E3/5A diode can be used to provide overcurrent protection, voltage-reference, voltage-clipping, and voltage-regulator applications. It can also provide reliable reverse-polarity protection against transients, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment.

The SML4758-E3/5A diode also has a wide range of operating temperatures and high reliability, making it suitable for extended operations. This device also has low forward voltage drops which make it ideal for low-power and low-voltage applications.

Overall, the SML4758-E3/5A diode is a versatile single-array zener diode that can be applied in a wide range of automotive and industrial applications, such as voltage-regulation, overcurrent protection, and reverse-polarity protection. This device operates on the principle of reverse breakdown, utilizing excess energy to dissipate the excess voltage, protecting the device from becoming damaged