BZX84C15-7-F – Zener Diodes 300mW 15V Zener AEC-Q101 Qualified

Description

BZX84C15-7-F From Diodes Incorporated 

Surface Mount Zener Diode with 15V Zener Voltage, 5mA Zener Current, 350mW Power is stocked in our UK warehouse, available for worldwide delivery. Tomark Electronics is a trusted seller of Diode Incorporated electronics components. The BZX84C series is suited for automated assembly processes, with a breakdown voltage range -2.4V to 39V. 

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BZX84C15-7-F Datasheet & Product Specifications 

Download the BZX84C15-7-F datasheet here. 

BZX84C15-7-F Zener Diode

The BZX84C15-7-F zener diode allows you to run it in the reverse direction with a maximum power dissipation of 350mW. Its maximum leakage current is 0.1 μA as well as having a test current of 5mA. This zener diode has a normal voltage of 15V and a tolerance voltage of 6% with an operating temperature of -65°C and a maximum of 150°C.

Features & Benefits

• Planar Di Construction 
• 350mW Power Dissipation
• Zener Voltages from 2.4V – 39V
• Lead Free
• RoHS Compliant 
• Qualified to AEC-Q101 Standards for High Reliability 

What are Zener Diodes? 

Zener diodes are silicon semiconductors that allow currents to flow in both forward and reverse directions. The diodes have a special, heavily doped p-n junction, designed to conduct in the reverse direction when a specified voltage is reached. 

The Zener diode operates with a well-defined reverse breakdown voltage, at which it starts conducting current, and continues operating continuously in the reverse mode without damage. Moreover, the voltage drop will remain constant across the diode at a range of voltages, which makes zener diodes suitable for use within voltage regulation. 

How does a Zener diode operate? 

They operate similarly to normal diodes, when in a forward mode, the diode has a turn on voltage of between 0.3 and 0.7V. However, when connected in the reverse mode, which is very common, a small leakage current may flow. As the reverse voltage increases to the predetermined breakdown voltage (Vz), a current starts flowing through the diode. The current will increase to the maximum, which is determined by the resistor, after which stabilisation occurs and will remain constant over a range of applied voltages.