BZG05B6V8-HM3-08

The BZG05B6V8-HM3-08 is a single Zener diode designed for applications requiring a stable voltage reference and current limiting protection for circuits. The diode is composed of an anode, a cathode and a semiconductor junction between them. When used as a voltage reference, the diode prevents higher voltages than the nominal reference voltage from passing through the device. When used as a current limiter, it limits the maximum current that can pass through the device, thus preventing potential damage from excessive current.

The BZG05B6V8-HM3-08 has a maximum power dissipation of 500 mW, a reverse voltage of 6 V and a forward voltage of 700 mV at 1 mA of current. The diode also features a Zener voltage of 5.6 V, a maximum Zener current of 0.3 A and a breakdown voltage of 7.2 V. Additionally, it has a breakdown temperature range of -40 to +150 °C and a storage temperature range of -55 to +150 °C.

The BZG05B6V8-HM3-08 functions by allowing current to flow in only one direction. When the anode voltage is greater than the cathode voltage, a voltage drop of 700 mV occurs and no current flows. Conversely, when the cathode voltage is higher than the anode voltage, current passes through the device with the amount of current determined by the Zener voltage. The Zener voltage is established by the amount of doping in the semiconductor and the diode\'s geometry. If the voltage level rises to the Zener voltage, the current through the diode increases rapidly.

The BZG05B6V8-HM3-08 is typically used in voltage regulation, chopper circuits and transient suppression circuits. In voltage regulation applications, the diode is used to maintain a steady reference voltage regardless of the voltage fluctuations in the power supply. In chopper circuits and transient suppression circuits, the diode is used to limit the amount of current that can pass through the circuit in order to protect the components from damage.

In conclusion, the BZG05B6V8-HM3-08 is a single Zener diode designed for applications requiring a stable voltage reference and current limiting protection. It has a maximum power dissipation of 500 mW and a forward voltage of 700 mV at 1 mA of current. The diode is typically used in voltage regulation, chopper circuits and transient suppression circuits.