Overview
The BZX84-C24/DG/B3,21 is a low-power voltage regulator diode produced by Nexperia USA Inc. This component is part of the BZX84 series, which offers a wide range of nominal working voltages from 2.4 V to 75 V. The BZX84-C24 specifically has a nominal zener voltage of 24 V with a ±5% tolerance. These diodes are packaged in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) surface-mounted device (SMD) plastic package, making them suitable for various electronic applications requiring voltage regulation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Max | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VZ (Nominal Zener Voltage) | - | 22.8 | - | 25.6 | V |
| IZ (Zener Current) | - | - | 5 | - | mA |
| VF (Forward Voltage) | IF = 10 mA | - | - | 0.9 | V |
| Ptot (Total Power Dissipation) | Tamb ≤ 25 °C | - | - | 250 | mW |
| PZSM (Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation) | tp ≤ 100 μs; Tj = 25 °C prior to surge | - | - | 40 | W |
| Tj (Junction Temperature) | - | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
| Tstg (Storage Temperature) | - | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- Total power dissipation: ≤250 mW
- Three tolerance series: ±1%, ±2%, and approximately ±5%
- Working voltage range: nominal 2.4 V to 75 V (E24 range)
- Non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation: ≤ 40 W
- Small SOT23 (TO-236AB) surface-mounted device (SMD) plastic package
- Low forward voltage drop (VF ≤ 0.9 V at IF = 10 mA)
Applications
The BZX84-C24/DG/B3,21 is suitable for various general regulation functions in electronic circuits. It can be used in applications such as voltage stabilization, voltage regulation, and as a reference voltage source in power supplies, audio equipment, and other electronic devices.
Q & A
- What is the nominal zener voltage of the BZX84-C24/DG/B3,21?
The nominal zener voltage is 24 V with a ±5% tolerance.
- What is the maximum total power dissipation of the BZX84-C24/DG/B3,21?
The maximum total power dissipation is 250 mW.
- What is the package type of the BZX84-C24/DG/B3,21?
The package type is SOT23 (TO-236AB).
- What is the forward voltage drop of the BZX84-C24/DG/B3,21 at 10 mA?
The forward voltage drop is ≤ 0.9 V at IF = 10 mA.
- What are the tolerance options available in the BZX84 series?
The tolerance options are ±1%, ±2%, and approximately ±5%.
- What is the non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of the BZX84-C24/DG/B3,21?
The non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation is ≤ 40 W.
- What is the junction temperature range of the BZX84-C24/DG/B3,21?
The junction temperature range is -65 °C to 150 °C.
- What are some common applications of the BZX84-C24/DG/B3,21?
Common applications include general regulation functions, voltage stabilization, and as a reference voltage source in power supplies and audio equipment.
- What is the storage temperature range for the BZX84-C24/DG/B3,21?
The storage temperature range is -65 °C to 150 °C.
- How many types of breakdown voltages are available in the BZX84 series?
The series includes 37 types with nominal working voltages from 2.4 V to 75 V.
