VLZ36A-GS08 Datasheet/PDFVLZ36A-GS08 Diodes - Zener - Single is a type of diode that is used for voltage regulation, clamping, peak-reading and wave-shaping applications. It operates by allowing current to flow in only one direction, from its Anode to Cathode terminal. The Zener Diode is also known as voltage regulator used to maintain a constant voltage across a load or circuit.
It has a higher reverse breakdown voltage and can tolerate high voltages up to 150 volts. It also offers a wide operating temperature range of -50°C to 135°C and is able to work in high temperature conditions. Additionally, it offers a wide array of packaging options such as: TO-220, SOT-223 and thin packages. Additionally, it is available in single or in dual diode packages.
One common use for VLZ36A-GS08 Diodes - Zener - Single is for providing reliable protection for a fixed application. The device works by limiting current to a safe level and then passes the extra current to a low impedance path, protecting either downstream electronic components from damage or having current overload on a certain application. The device works in a way to maintain a uniform voltage when a current passes through it. This characteristic makes the device suitable for providing protection from high-frequency electrical noise, wave-shaping, and transient protection.
The ideal operation of the device occurs when the voltage across the diode reaches its maximum, known as the "Zener Voltage," typically defined by the diode’s parameters. At this point, the current will be limited and the voltage across the diode will become as stable or constant as possible, meaning that no additional current will be supplied, and the device stops drawing current from the source, thereby providing an ideal limiting application. Additionally, the Zener Diode’s current flow is made possible from the inherent power characteristics of the diode, as the more current is drawn, the lower its forward voltage drop, which then causes the device to damage.
When looking at the device’s data sheet, it’s important to note two of its key features: the breakdown voltage (or Vz) and the surge current (or Iz). The Vz indicates the voltage across the diode at the point of breakdown, and the Iz indicates the peak current value that the diode can handle without failure. Additionally, in order to achieve superior performance, it’s important to pay attention to the junction capacitance (or Ct) as this feature typically dictates the device’s high frequency performance when used in specific applications.
Overall, VLZ36A-GS08 Diodes - Zener - Single is an ideal solution for a wide range of applications that require voltage regulation, clamps, peak-reading, and wave-shaping. It offers wide range of operating temperature, packaging options and a wide array of features such as breakdown voltage, surge current, and junction capacitance for superior performance.