Overview
The BZX84-C16 is a low-power voltage regulator diode produced by Nexperia USA Inc. It is part of the BZX84 series, which includes a range of diodes with different breakdown voltages. These diodes are packaged in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making them suitable for compact electronic designs. The BZX84-C16 is characterized by its nominal working voltage of 16 V and a tolerance of approximately ±5%.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Type Number | BZX84-C16 | - |
| Package | SOT23 (TO-236AB) | - |
| Working Voltage (VZ) | 16 | V |
| Tolerance | ±5% | - |
| Total Power Dissipation (Ptot) | ≤250 | mW |
| Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation (PZSM) | ≤40 | W |
| Continuous Forward Current (IF) | ≤200 | mA |
| Junction Temperature (Tj) | -65 to +150 | °C |
| Forward Voltage (VF) | ≤0.9 | V |
Key Features
- Low-power voltage regulator diode in a small SOT23 package.
- Available in three tolerance series: ±1%, ±2%, and approximately ±5%.
- Nominal working voltage range from 2.4 V to 75 V (E24 range).
- Total power dissipation of ≤250 mW.
- Non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of ≤40 W.
- Continuous forward current of ≤200 mA.
- Junction temperature range from -65°C to +150°C.
Applications
The BZX84-C16 voltage regulator diode is suitable for various general regulation functions across different industries, including:
- Automotive systems
- Industrial control systems
- Power supplies and voltage regulation circuits
- Consumer electronics
- Mobile and wearable devices
Q & A
- What is the nominal working voltage of the BZX84-C16 diode?
The nominal working voltage of the BZX84-C16 diode is 16 V.
- What is the tolerance of the BZX84-C16 diode?
The tolerance of the BZX84-C16 diode is approximately ±5%.
- What is the maximum total power dissipation of the BZX84-C16 diode?
The maximum total power dissipation of the BZX84-C16 diode is ≤250 mW.
- What is the non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of the BZX84-C16 diode?
The non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of the BZX84-C16 diode is ≤40 W.
- What is the continuous forward current rating of the BZX84-C16 diode?
The continuous forward current rating of the BZX84-C16 diode is ≤200 mA.
- What is the junction temperature range of the BZX84-C16 diode?
The junction temperature range of the BZX84-C16 diode is from -65°C to +150°C.
- In what package is the BZX84-C16 diode available?
The BZX84-C16 diode is available in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- What are the typical applications of the BZX84-C16 diode?
The BZX84-C16 diode is typically used in general regulation functions across various industries, including automotive, industrial, power supplies, consumer electronics, and mobile devices.
- How many different breakdown voltages are available in the BZX84 series?
The BZX84 series includes 37 different breakdown voltages with nominal working voltages ranging from 2.4 V to 75 V.
- What is the forward voltage of the BZX84-C16 diode at 10 mA?
The forward voltage of the BZX84-C16 diode at 10 mA is ≤0.9 V.
