1N5361B/TR8

Product Category

The 1N5361B/TR8 belongs to the category of Zener diodes, which are semiconductor devices designed to allow 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 the Zener voltage.

Basic Information Overview

• Use: The 1N5361B/TR8 Zener diode is commonly used for voltage regulation and overvoltage protection in electronic circuits.
• Characteristics: It exhibits a sharp breakdown voltage, low dynamic impedance, and high reliability.
• Package: The 1N5361B/TR8 is typically available in a DO-201AD package.
• Essence: Its essence lies in its ability to maintain a constant voltage across its terminals when it is operated in its breakdown region.
• Packaging/Quantity: It is often supplied in reels or tubes, with quantities varying based on manufacturer and distributor.

Specifications

• Voltage Range: 30V
• Power Dissipation: 5W
• Zener Voltage Tolerance: ±5%
• Operating Temperature Range: -65°C to +200°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 1N5361B/TR8 Zener diode has two pins, anode and cathode. The anode is connected to the positive side of the circuit, while the cathode is connected to the negative side.

Functional Features

• Voltage Regulation: It maintains a nearly constant voltage under varying load conditions.
• Overvoltage Protection: It can protect sensitive components in a circuit from excessive voltage.

Advantages and Disadvantages

• Advantages:
  • Precise Voltage Regulation
  • High Reliability
  • Low Dynamic Impedance
• Disadvantages:
  • Limited Power Dissipation Capability
  • Susceptible to Thermal Runaway at High Currents

Working Principles

When the voltage across the 1N5361B/TR8 exceeds its breakdown voltage, it begins to conduct in the reverse direction, effectively clamping the voltage across its terminals to its specified breakdown voltage.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 1N5361B/TR8 Zener diode finds applications in various fields such as: - Voltage Regulators - Overvoltage Protection Circuits - Power Supplies - Voltage References

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models to the 1N5361B/TR8 include: - 1N5333B/TR8 - 1N5341B/TR8 - 1N5371B/TR8

This comprehensive range of Zener diodes allows for flexibility in selecting the appropriate component based on specific application requirements.

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