UDZSTE-1722B Discrete Semiconductor Products

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The UDZSTE-1722B Zener diode has multiple applications in everyday life and we can usually find it in DC voltage regulation circuits and shunt current overload protection devices. It is a single diode and is made of silicon integrated technology. It offers very stable and reliable performance, enabling it to be used in a wide range of different applications.

The UDZSTE-1722B’s main application field is DC voltage regulation. This diode can be used to regulate an input voltage that shows wide tolerance differences. It helps to keep the output voltage from fluctuating too much due to variations in the input. It is well-suited for such applications since it offers a wide voltage range of about 6V up to 40V. The on-state current rating is rated at 17A and a reverse voltage of 500V.

Apart from voltage regulation applications, this diode can also be used in shunt overcurrent protection. In this application, current is initially allowed to flow through the diode if the current is below the breakdown voltage of the diode. If it exceeds the breakdown voltage of the diode, it is then shunted away from the rest of the circuit. This helps ensure that sensitive components in a circuit do not get damaged due to excessive currents.

The working principle of the UDZSTE-1722B is based on the well-known Zener Effect. This effect allows for a significant drop in the forward voltage drop of the diode when the diode is placed in the reverse bias mode. This gives rise to a “threshold voltage”, or Zener voltage, which is the voltage that the diode will not go above. By controlling the current flow through the diode, a circuit can be established that will ensure that the output voltage is kept within certain limits.

In applications such as voltage regulation and current protection, the UDZSTE-1722B is an incredibly useful and reliable tool. Its wide voltage range and current rating make it ideal for such applications. Furthermore, its long-term reliability and the Zener Effect make it well-suited for long-term, constantly changing temperature applications.

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