ZMY30-GS18

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Diodes - Zener - Single: ZMY30-GS18 Application Field and Working Principle

The ZMY30-GS18 diode is a member of the Zener diode family, specifically categorized under single-diode devices. It is a low-voltage, ultra-low-power, voltage-regulating component; designed to handle low-power applications. It is notable for its high efficiency and low-leakage current - two important characteristics of any Zener diode.

Main Characteristics

The ZMY30-GS18 has a reverse bias rating of 18 volts and an average forward current of twenty milliamps. It has a maximum reverse-current rating of fifteen milliamps and an operating temperature range between -75 and 150 degrees Celsius. It also has a maximum thermal resistance of one hundred-forty-five degrees Celsius.

Features

The ZMY30-GS18 features a single-piece construction, a Zener breakdown voltage of two to twenty volts, and a maximum forward voltage drop of one volt. It also has a low leakage current and excellent stability over temperature and time. Its design is optimized to reduce the effects of temperature when used in high-temperature environments.

Applications

ZMY30-GS18 diodes are most often used in low-voltage, low-power applications, such as in voltage regulators, power supplies, and battery charging systems. It can provide excellent AC line regulation, excellent current limitation and low-power consumption for a variety of applications. It can also be used as a protection element in security systems, or as an element in various electronic components or controllers. Additionally, it is suitable for battery-powered applications, as well as systems that require low-level power sources.

Working Principle

The working principle of the ZMY30-GS18 diode is based on Zener breakdown. When a reverse biased voltage exceeds the Zener voltage at which Zener breakdown occurs, the diode becomes an excellent voltage regulator. At this point, the diode begins to regulate the applied voltage by limiting the maximum current flow and distributing it equally throughout the entire device.

In order to achieve the desired voltage, a small resistance is placed across the diode and connected to ground in order to control the voltage. The applied voltage is then divided and the excess current is conducted through the resistor which operates as a voltage regulator. This allows the diode to operate at the desired voltage without significant losses.

Conclusion

The ZMY30-GS18 diode is a powerful, effective and reliable Zener diode, and is ideal for a variety of low-power, low-voltage applications. Its robust construction and excellent performance characteristics make it suitable for a wide range of applications in the electronics industry. It is especially useful for providing excellent AC line regulation, current limitation, and low-power consumption for a variety of components and controllers.

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