Overview
The BZV55C12 is a surface-mount Zener diode manufactured by Microchip Technology. This component is part of the BZV55 series, which offers a wide range of nominal working voltages from 2.4 V to 75 V. The BZV55C12 is specifically designed to regulate voltage at 12 V with a tolerance of approximately ±5%.
These diodes are packaged in a small hermetically sealed glass SOD80C surface-mount device (SMD) package, making them suitable for various electronic designs where space is a constraint. They are known for their high reliability, low differential resistance, and robust performance in different operating conditions.
Key Specifications
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz) | 12 V |
| Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If | 1.1 V @ 200 mA |
| Tolerance | ±5% |
| Package / Case | SOD80C |
| Operating Temperature | -65°C ~ 175°C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Impedance (Max) (Zzt) | 25 Ohms |
| Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr | 100 nA @ 8 V |
| Total Power Dissipation | ≤ 500 mW |
| Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation | ≤ 40 W |
Key Features
- High Reliability: The BZV55C12 is known for its high reliability and robust performance in various operating conditions.
- Low Differential Resistance: These diodes have low differential resistance, making them efficient for voltage regulation.
- Small Package: The SOD80C package is small and hermetically sealed, suitable for space-constrained designs.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: The diode operates within a temperature range of -65°C to 175°C.
- Lead-Free and RoHS Compliant: The component is lead-free and compliant with RoHS standards, ensuring environmental sustainability.
Applications
The BZV55C12 Zener diode is versatile and finds applications across various industries, including:
- Automotive: Used in automotive electronics for voltage regulation and protection.
- Industrial: Employed in industrial control systems and power supplies.
- Consumer Electronics: Used in consumer devices such as mobile phones, wearables, and other portable electronics.
- Power and Computing: Utilized in power supplies, voltage regulators, and computing hardware.
Q & A
- What is the nominal Zener voltage of the BZV55C12?
The nominal Zener voltage of the BZV55C12 is 12 V.
- What is the tolerance of the BZV55C12 Zener diode?
The tolerance of the BZV55C12 is approximately ±5%.
- What is the package type of the BZV55C12?
The BZV55C12 is packaged in a SOD80C surface-mount device (SMD) package.
- What is the operating temperature range of the BZV55C12?
The operating temperature range is -65°C to 175°C.
- Is the BZV55C12 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BZV55C12 is lead-free and RoHS compliant.
- What is the total power dissipation of the BZV55C12?
The total power dissipation is ≤ 500 mW.
- What is the non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of the BZV55C12?
The non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation is ≤ 40 W.
- What are the typical applications of the BZV55C12?
The BZV55C12 is used in automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, power supplies, and computing hardware.
- What is the impedance (Zzt) of the BZV55C12?
The impedance (Zzt) is 25 Ohms.
- What is the reverse leakage current of the BZV55C12 at 8 V?
The reverse leakage current at 8 V is 100 nA.
