SZBZX84C13ET1G

The SZBZX84C13ET1G is a single Zener diode, utilised to provide a consistent voltage flow in numerous applications. It features an operating temperature range of -65 to 150 degrees Celsius, a 5.1V zener voltage, a maximum reverse breakdown voltage of 6.2V, a typical thermal resistance junction-to-ambient of 2.50 °C/W and an average rectified forward current of 10mA.

A Zener diode is a special type of diode that allows current to flow in the reverse direction when the voltage is sufficient. It is made with a thin layer of p-type material sandwiched between two thicker n-type layers, essentially reversed from the traditional diode setup. This p-n junction forms the heart of the diode, and ensures the device can act as a rectifier even when the voltage is above the normal conduction level of a diode.

The SZBZX84C13ET1G diode has many applications, and is designed for use in consumer electronics, industrial, computers and communications markets. In consumer electronics, the Zener diode is often used as a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) or an amplifier. This usually involves clamping the signal to prevent electrostatic interference or clipping distortion. Additionally it can be used to ensure a consistent voltage level for powering microprocessors and other components.

Another example is protection from voltage over spikes. In many consumer electronics designs, Zener diodes are used in combination with other components in order to provide protection for sensitive components from overvoltage. They allow circuit designers to protect those components by providing a known cutoff point—usually the Zener breakdown voltage, which for the SZBZX84C13ET1G diode is 5.1V. If the voltage exceeds 5.1V, the Zener goes into a breakdown state, allowing current to flow from the power rail in the opposite direction and thus protecting the components connected to the circuit.

The SZBZX84C13ET1G diode is also used in industrial applications to provide protection for components in large-scale machines, such as electric motors or other electro-mechanical systems. It can be used to protect components from transient voltages, such as those created during a power surge. The diode’s ability to keep voltage consistent and limit current flow further allows it to provide stability to the circuit.

In the computer and communications market, Zener diodes are often utilised in the development of low-capacitance, high-speed, AC-coupled I/O drivers. This provides protection from electrical overshoots, by providing a constant amount of electricity to the driver. This is because, as the voltage rises, the current of the device has a limit set by the Zener voltage.

The SZBZX84C13ET1G diode offers all the advantages of a Zener diode, such as fast switching and reliable breakdown voltage. As the diode is designed for use in both consumer and industrial markets, it is designed to meet a wide range of temperature, power, and breakdown voltage requirements.