1N5384BE3/TR8 - Semiconductor Diode

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Semiconductor Diode
• Use: Voltage regulation and rectification
• Characteristics: High current capability, low forward voltage drop
• Package: Axial leaded, DO-201AD
• Essence: Zener diode for voltage regulation
• Packaging/Quantity: Bulk packaging, quantity varies by supplier

Specifications

• Voltage: 5.6V
• Power Dissipation: 5W
• Forward Voltage Drop: 1.5V
• Operating Temperature: -65°C to +200°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 1N5384BE3/TR8 has a standard axial leaded package with two leads. The anode is connected to the positive terminal and the cathode to the negative terminal.

Functional Features

• Zener Voltage Regulation: Maintains a constant voltage across its terminals.
• Reverse Breakdown: Allows current to flow in the reverse direction when the voltage exceeds the Zener voltage.

Advantages and Disadvantages

• Advantages:
  • High current capability
  • Low forward voltage drop
  • Reliable voltage regulation
• Disadvantages:
  • Limited power dissipation
  • Sensitive to temperature variations

Working Principles

The 1N5384BE3/TR8 operates based on the Zener effect, where a high electric field causes a p-n junction to break down and conduct in the reverse direction, maintaining a nearly constant voltage across its terminals.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Voltage Regulation: Used in power supplies to maintain a stable output voltage.
• Rectification: Converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) in electronic circuits.
• Overvoltage Protection: Safeguards sensitive components from voltage spikes.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 1N5380B/TR
• 1N5381B/TR
• 1N5382B/TR
• 1N5383B/TR
• 1N5385B/TR

This completes the entry for the 1N5384BE3/TR8 semiconductor diode, covering its basic information, specifications, pin configuration, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models.