Description
A Zener diode is a special type of diode designed to reliably allow current to flow "backwards" when a certain set reverse voltage, known as the Zener voltage, is reached.
Technical Specification:
- Diode / Rectifier Type: Zener
- Zener Voltage: 18V
- Reverse Current Leakage: 5µA
- Power: 1W
- Standard Zener Voltage Tolerance : ± 5%
- Storage Temperature: -65°C to +150°C
Features:
- Power dissipation capacity is very high
- High accuracy
- Small size
- Low cost
Applications:
- Over-voltage protection
- Voltage regulation
- Voltage reference
- Surge suppression
- Switching applications
- Clipper circuits