1N5924BP/TR8

Product Overview

Category

The 1N5924BP/TR8 belongs to the category of Zener diodes.

Use

It is commonly used for voltage regulation and protection in electronic circuits.

Characteristics

• Zener voltage: 15V
• Power dissipation: 1.5W
• Package type: DO-41
• Operating temperature range: -65°C to +200°C
• Storage temperature range: -65°C to +200°C

Package

The 1N5924BP/TR8 is typically available in a DO-41 package.

Packaging/Quantity

It is usually packaged in reels with a quantity of 500 or 1000 units per reel.

Specifications

• Zener voltage: 15V
• Power dissipation: 1.5W
• Maximum forward voltage: 1.2V
• Reverse current: 5μA
• Temperature coefficient: 5mV/°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 1N5924BP/TR8 has two pins, anode (A) and cathode (K), which are identified by the polarity band on the body of the diode.

Functional Features

• Voltage regulation: The Zener diode maintains a nearly constant voltage across its terminals, providing stable voltage regulation in electronic circuits.
• Overvoltage protection: It can protect sensitive components in a circuit by shunting excess voltage to ground when the voltage exceeds the Zener voltage.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Precise voltage regulation
• Overvoltage protection
• Wide operating temperature range

Disadvantages

• Limited power dissipation capability
• Sensitivity to temperature variations

Working Principles

The Zener diode operates in the reverse-biased mode, allowing it to conduct when the voltage across its terminals reaches the Zener voltage. This characteristic enables it to regulate voltage and provide overvoltage protection in electronic circuits.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 1N5924BP/TR8 is widely used in various applications such as: - Voltage regulators in power supplies - Overvoltage protection in automotive electronics - Signal clamping and limiting circuits

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models to the 1N5924BP/TR8 include: - 1N4728A - BZX55C15 - 1N5245B

This provides a comprehensive overview of the 1N5924BP/TR8, covering its basic information, specifications, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models.