The 1n4148, ph4148 and 1n4448 are highspeed switching diodes fabricated in planar technology, and encapsulated in hermetically sealed leaded glass sod27 do35 packages. Diodes, alldatasheet, datasheet, datasheet search site for electronic components and. B21 of 21n4148 1n4448features1n4148 1n4448fast switching diodefast switching speed datasheet search, datasheets, datasheet search site for electronic components and semiconductors, integrated circuits, diodes and other semiconductors. Recent listings manufacturer directory get instant insight. This effect, called zener breakdown, occurs at a precisely defined voltage, allowing the diode to be used as a precision voltage reference. The relationship is obtained by applying kvl and it is vs vg r im. Then for all other combinations of input voltage and load current the zener diode conducts the excess current thus maintaining a constant voltage across the load. Solve each circuit with its corresponding diode equation.
Signal diode, 1n4148 datenblatt, 1n4148 kreislauf, 1n4148 data sheet. This type of diode is called a zener diode, and its symbol looks like figure above b. Hermetically sealed leaded glass sod27 do35 package 2. The 1n4148 is a generalpurpose discrete diode with high switching speed and modest maximum current and reverse voltage ratings. Z zener q led thus if a code ba is printed on the body of the diode, it represents silicon tuning diode. Marking type number marking code 1n4148 1n4148ph or 4148ph 1n4448 1n4448 fig. Fast switching diode, 1n4148 datasheet, 1n4148 circuit, 1n4148 data sheet. The zener diode has a unique property that offers a simple, lowcost solution to. Voltage regulation using zener diodes bryan witherspoon november 8, 2008 abstract in digital or mixedsignal applications, there is a need to precisely regulate the voltage entering or exiting a circuit. It is one of the most popular and longlived switching diodes because of its dependable specifications and low cost.
Import tariff may apply to this part if shipping to the united states. Submit a request for quotation on quantities greater than those displayed. The zener impedance is derived from the 60cycle ac voltage, which results when an ac current having an rms value equal to 10% of the dc zener current is superimposed to i. When the voltage across the terminals is reversed and the potential reaches the zener voltage or knee, the junction will break down and current will flow in the. This diode is also available in other case styles including. This system has one drawback that the code will not show the function of the diode. Silicon epitaxial planar diode for various detector. Zener diodes are simple and useful devices for building voltage regulator circuits, but are times when you may have to improvise in the absence of the proper zener diode. In a dc circuit, zener diode can be used as a voltage regulator or to provide voltage reference. Valid provided that device terminals are kept at ambient temperature. Silicon epitaxial planar diode for various detector, modulator, demodulator ade208147c z rev. For zener diodes, their reverse breakdown voltage is called their zener voltage. Sod80c d1 23 w available for download as pdf files. A specific diodes vf depends on what semiconductor material its made out of.
Use the inequality for that diode state range of validity to find the range of circuit variable which leads to that state. Zener diode definition a zener diode is a type of diode that permits current to flow in the forward direction like a normal diode, but also in the reverse direction if the voltage is larger than the breakdown voltage known as zener knee voltage or zener voltage. As it is a lowcost twolead part, hobbyists use it for building project circuits, including those for. Zener diodes diodes that can be made to conduct backwards. The reverse voltages are also lower than the reverse voltages in standard silicon diodes like the 4148. If gate protec tion is required, an external zener. Explain how normal diodes might be used as crude substitutes for a zener diode in the following circuit. Parametric solution of diode circuits is desirable. Zener diode based integrated filters, an alternative to traditional emi filter devices by lepkowski and johnson power switching, sudden load changes or a short circuit fault in the power distribution system.
Zener diodes have been designed to work reliably in the breakdown region, unlike normal diodes which would overheat. This document contains data from the objective specification for product. The main use of zener diode lies in the fact that the voltage across a zener diode remains constant for a larger change in current. Cathode band mark package code 1n4148 black h48 do35 outline 1. The zener diode has a unique property that offers a simple, lowcost solution to this problem. Diode capacitance vr 0 v, f 1 mhz, vhf 50 mv cd 4pf rectification efficiency vhf 2 v, f 100 mhz. Silicon epitaxial planar diode fast switching diodes. Certain elements of the content may be provided in files data formatted for. Unfortunately, when normal rectifying diodes break down, they usually do so destructively. A zener diode is a type of diode that allows current to flow in the conventional manner from its anode to its cathode i.
The type of diode also has some importance in defining the forward voltage drop. American system of classification uses the code in as first two letters. Zener 4148 datasheet, cross reference, circuit and application notes in pdf. The zener diode working principles and its various applications. Lightemitting diodes leds in a diode formed from a direct bandgap semiconductor, such as gallium. Zener diodes when we first talked about practical diodes, it was mentioned that a parameter associated with the diode in the reverse bias region was the breakdown voltage, v br, also known as the peakinverse voltage piv. This was a bad thing before the whole avalanche breakdown, large current. For example, a dc motor can produce a surge voltage because it continues to. Zener 4148 datasheet, cross reference, circuit and application notes in pdf format. The 1n4148 is useful in switching applications up to about 100 mhz with a reverserecovery time of no more than 4 ns. The zener diode working principles and its various.
By using an led and a zener diode we can create a circuit which gives turns on the led when a voltage exceeds a certain value. Electrical characteristics tamb 25 c, unless otherwise specified part number zener voltage range 1 test current reverse leakage dynamic resistance f 1 khz surge current 3 regulator 2. Zener voltage z 1 10 100 1,000 1 10 100 v, zener voltage v fig. Basics currentvoltage characteristic of a zener diode with a breakdown voltage of. Glass and high temperature solder exemptions applied where applicable. However, it is possible to build a special type of diode that can handle breakdown without failing completely. A zener diode is a type of semiconductor diode that is different to a normal diode as it allows current to flow from its anode to its cathode in either a forward or reverse direction, but only when exposed to enough voltage. Basics currentvoltage characteristic of a zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 17 volt. The device numbers listed have a standard tolerance on the normal zener voltage of 2%. Typically, a silicon diode will have a vf around 0. The 1n4148 and 1n4448 are highspeed switching diodes.
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