VLZ24-GS08

Diodes are one of the most widely used electronic components in today’s electronics. In today’s circuit design, diodes are often used for rectifying, clamping, or switching. A key type of diode is the Zener diode, which is designed to produce a constant voltage regardless of the current passing through. The VLZ24-GS08 is a single Zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 8V and a power dissipation of 350mW. This part is useful in various applications, such as overvoltage protection, low-voltage reference, and clamping.

When reverse biased, the VLZ24-GS08 diode has a voltage drop of 8V, which allows it to function as an overvoltage protection device. In this case, when the voltage applied across the diode exceeds 8V, the device will be turned on and the excess voltage will be diverted to the ground. This prevents the voltage from passing through the circuit and damaging the components. Additionally, this Zener diode can be used as a low-voltage reference for circuits that require a precise and stable voltage supply. The voltage drop of the diode will remain constant regardless of variations in the current passing through it.

Additionally, the VLZ24-GS08 diode can be used as a clamping circuit. Clamping circuits are used to limit the output voltage to within a certain range. In this application, the VLZ24-GS08 diode can be connected in series with a capacitor and connected to the center of two resistors. This forms a voltage divider, and when the capacitance is large enough, it can be used to regulate the voltage to within a suitable range.

The working principle of the VLZ24-GS08 diode is based on its PN junction. When a voltage is applied to the diode in the reverse bias direction, the electrons in the N region are pulled toward the P region and the junction potential increases. When this potential reaches a certain value (called the Zener voltage), electric current flows through the junction and the diode starts to conduct. This Reverse Breakdown Voltage of the VLZ24-GS08 is specified to be 8V.

In summary, the VLZ24-GS08 is a single Zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 8V and a power dissipation of 350mW. It can be used in various applications such as overvoltage protection, low-voltage reference, and clamping. Its working principle is based on its PN junction and it starts to conduct when the reverse breakdown voltage reaches 8V.