VLZ3V6B-GS08

In their most basic form, diodes are two-terminal electronic devices that conduct electricity in one direction and block it in the other. Zener diodes are a type of diode that are exposed to an electric field in the reverse current direction, they are designed to break down at a specific reverse voltage, thus creating a flat voltage drop across the diode instead of the normal abrupt change in voltage. The VLZ3V6B-GS08 is a single zener diode capable of handling up to 1.3W of power with a maximum voltage of 6.2V.

Application Field

The VLZ3V6B-GS08 is a versatile device with a wide range of applications. It can be used as a temperature protection device and a voltage clamp device against transients. It also serves as an overvoltage protection for semiconductors and as a voltage regulator for trouble-free operation of a connected circuit. Additionally, the diode can be used as a voltage reference source in multiple circuit designs, which helps stabilize the voltage level regardless of external influences.

Working Principle

When the VLZ3V6B-GS08 is used as a temperature protection device, it acts as a thermal cutoff switch. If the temperature of the device’s environment rises above a certain value, usually between 7 and 75°C, the diode switches off to protect the connected components. As an overvoltage protection device, the diode is designed to continually draw enough current once the voltage of the connected circuit, including any transients, rises above the diode’s rated maximum breakdown voltage. In this case, the diode absorbs the excess current and the voltage level is stabilized.

The voltage regulating capabilities of the VLZ3V6B-GS08 are designed to be resistant against power fluctuation. The diode’s dynamic resistance and depletion layer perform in combination to regulate any variations in current drawn by the connected circuit. As the current demand changes, the diode automatically creates a voltage drop to adjust the current level.