Overview
The BZX84-B18,235 is a low-power voltage regulator diode produced by Nexperia USA Inc. This component is part of the BZX84 series, which offers a range of voltage regulator diodes in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package. The BZX84-B18,235 is specifically designed for general regulation functions and is suitable for various electronic designs across different industries.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Type Number | BZX84-B18 | - |
| Orderable Part Number | BZX84-B18,235 | - |
| Package | SOT23 (TO-236AB) | - |
| Package Size | 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 mm | mm |
| Nominal Zener Voltage (VZ) | 18 V | V |
| Zener Current (IZ) | 5 mA | mA |
| Tolerance | ±2 % | - |
| Minimum Zener Voltage (VZ(min)) | 17.6 V | V |
| Maximum Zener Voltage (VZ(max)) | 18.4 V | V |
| Maximum Forward Current (IF(max)) | 200 mA | mA |
| Total Power Dissipation (Ptot) | ≤ 250 mW | mW |
| Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation (PZSM) | ≤ 40 W | W |
| Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ(max)) | 150 °C | °C |
| Operating Temperature Range | -65 °C to 150 °C | °C |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) | - |
Key Features
- Low-power voltage regulator diode in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- Nominal working voltage range from 2.4 V to 75 V (E24 range).
- Three tolerance series: ±1 %, ±2 %, and approximately ±5 %.
- Total power dissipation: ≤250 mW.
- Non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation: ≤ 40 W.
- Qualified according to AEC-Q101, making it suitable for automotive applications.
- Operating temperature range: -65 °C to 150 °C.
- Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 (Unlimited).
Applications
The BZX84-B18,235 voltage regulator diode is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications across different industries, including:
- Automotive: Suitable for use in automotive systems due to its AEC-Q101 qualification.
- Industrial: Used in industrial control systems, power supplies, and voltage regulation circuits.
- Consumer Electronics: Found in consumer devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and wearables.
- Power and Computing: Used in power management and computing systems for voltage regulation.
- General Electronics: Suitable for general voltage regulation functions in various electronic designs.
Q & A
- What is the nominal Zener voltage of the BZX84-B18,235?
The nominal Zener voltage is 18 V.
- What is the tolerance of the BZX84-B18,235?
The tolerance is ±2 %.
- What is the maximum total power dissipation of the BZX84-B18,235?
The maximum total power dissipation is ≤250 mW.
- What is the non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of the BZX84-B18,235?
The non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation is ≤ 40 W.
- What is the operating temperature range of the BZX84-B18,235?
The operating temperature range is -65 °C to 150 °C.
- Is the BZX84-B18,235 suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, it is qualified according to AEC-Q101, making it suitable for automotive applications.
- What is the package type of the BZX84-B18,235?
The package type is SOT23 (TO-236AB).
- What is the moisture sensitivity level (MSL) of the BZX84-B18,235?
The moisture sensitivity level (MSL) is 1 (Unlimited).
- What are the typical applications of the BZX84-B18,235?
It is used in automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, power and computing, and general electronics for voltage regulation.
- How many breakdown voltages are available in the BZX84 series?
The series includes 37 breakdown voltages with nominal working voltages from 2.4 V to 75 V.
