SML4763HE3/61

The SML4763HE3/61 is a single Zener diode, capable of allowing and blocking current flow depending on the voltage. This makes them handy in a variety of applications, like providing clamping or overvoltage protection while also consuming low-power. It was designed by vendors like Semelab, and is typically used in industrial or consumer electronic devices.

The SML4763HE3/61 is a high-efficiency, low-power consumption device. It has an excellent voltage regulation capability, with a maximum reverse leakage current of 5µA at 25°C. Its maximum breakdown voltage can reach up to 62V with a maximum zener capacitance of 15pF. The device’s maximum power dissipation is 500mW (1/2W) and its operating temperature range is -65°C to +150°C.

The SML4763HE3/61 is ideal for a wide range of applications where a device capable of regulating and blocking voltage or current is needed, such as overvoltage protection, or short circuit protection in consumer electronic equipment. The device is also capable of providing electrical isolation between high and low voltage sides of a circuit. It can also be used to provide voltage stability in mobile phone battery chargers, or to prevent external voltage drops from affecting the power supply in circuits. It’s also useful in voltage regulation for automotive and industrial applications. In addition, it’s an ideal device for maintaining a constant voltage across loads in DC-to-DC converter applications.

The device works by using the voltage-current characteristics of zinc oxide or other materials embedded within it. The SML4763HE3/61 is a PN junction (simply referred to as a diode) which typically has two terminals, one anode and one cathode. When connected in series with a component or circuit, the diode passes current when the anode is at a higher potential than the cathode, otherwise it blocks current. When used in Zener diode applications, applying a voltage greater than the breakdown voltage causes a large current to flow through the diode, which then acts as a voltage regulator. When the applied voltage is decreased again, the device reverts to relying on its reverse leakage current for regulation, which it does with high efficiency.

The SML4763HE3/61 is a practical and versatile single Zener diode, perfectly suited for a wide range of applications needing voltage and/or current stability. Its excellent voltage regulation capabilities, low-power consumption, and energy efficient properties make it a worthwhile addition to any circuit.