Overview
The PDZ15B-QX is a low-power general purpose voltage regulator diode produced by Nexperia USA Inc. This component is part of the PDZ-BQ series and is housed in a very small SOD323 (SC-76) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package. It is designed for various voltage regulation applications, particularly where space is limited.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Power Dissipation (Ptot) | Tamb ≤ 25 °C | - | - | 400 | mW |
| Forward Voltage (VF) | IF = 10 mA | - | - | 0.9 | V |
| Forward Voltage (VF) | IF = 100 mA | - | - | 1.1 | V |
| Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Current (IZSM) | tp = 100 µs; square wave; Tamb = 25 °C | - | - | - | A |
| Storage Temperature (Tstg) | - | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
| Junction Temperature (Tj) | - | - | - | 150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance from Junction to Ambient (Rth(j-a)) | - | - | - | 340 | K/W |
| Zener Voltage (VZ) | IZ = 5 mA | 14.7 | 15 | 15.3 | V |
Key Features
- Low-power general purpose voltage regulator diode.
- Small SOD323 (SC-76) SMD plastic package suitable for surface-mounted design.
- Total power dissipation of up to 400 mW.
- Wide variety of voltage ranges available (nominal 2.4 V to 36 V, E24 range).
- Tolerance approximately ± 2 %.
- Very low dynamic impedances at low currents and very low leakage current.
- Qualified according to AEC-Q101, recommended for use in automotive applications.
Applications
- General voltage regulation.
- Automotive applications due to AEC-Q101 qualification.
- Space-constrained designs requiring low-power voltage regulation.
Q & A
- What is the PDZ15B-QX used for? The PDZ15B-QX is used for general voltage regulation and is particularly suitable for applications requiring low-power voltage regulation in a small package.
- What is the maximum power dissipation of the PDZ15B-QX? The maximum power dissipation (Ptot) of the PDZ15B-QX is 400 mW at an ambient temperature of 25 °C.
- What is the forward voltage of the PDZ15B-QX? The forward voltage (VF) of the PDZ15B-QX is up to 0.9 V at a forward current (IF) of 10 mA and up to 1.1 V at 100 mA.
- What is the zener voltage of the PDZ15B-QX? The zener voltage (VZ) of the PDZ15B-QX is between 14.7 V and 15.3 V at a zener current (IZ) of 5 mA.
- Is the PDZ15B-QX suitable for automotive applications? Yes, the PDZ15B-QX is qualified according to AEC-Q101 and is recommended for use in automotive applications.
- What is the package type of the PDZ15B-QX? The PDZ15B-QX is housed in a SOD323 (SC-76) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- What are the storage and junction temperature limits for the PDZ15B-QX? The storage temperature (Tstg) range is -65 °C to 150 °C, and the junction temperature (Tj) limit is 150 °C.
- What is the thermal resistance from junction to ambient for the PDZ15B-QX? The thermal resistance from junction to ambient (Rth(j-a)) is up to 340 K/W.
- Is the PDZ15B-QX available in different voltage ranges? While the PDZ15B-QX is specifically a 15V zener diode, the PDZ-BQ series offers a wide range of voltage options from 2.4 V to 36 V.
- What are the benefits of the low dynamic impedance and low leakage current in the PDZ15B-QX? The low dynamic impedance and low leakage current provide stable voltage regulation and minimize current losses, making the diode efficient for low-power applications.
