Overview
The BZX384-C15/ZLX is a low-power voltage regulator diode produced by NXP USA Inc. (now part of Nexperia). This component is encapsulated in a small SOD323 (SC-76) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it suitable for compact electronic designs. The diode is part of the BZX384 series, which offers a range of voltage regulator diodes with various nominal working voltages.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage - Zener (Nom) (Vz) | 15 | V |
| Tolerance | ±5% | |
| Power - Max | 300 | mW |
| Impedance (Max) (Zzt) | 30 | Ohms |
| Forward Current (IF) | 250 | mA |
| Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Current (IZSM) | 40 W (pulse duration ≤ 100 μs) | |
| Junction Temperature (Tj) | -65 to +150 | °C |
| Ambient Temperature (Tamb) | -65 to +150 | °C |
Key Features
- Low-power voltage regulator diode in a small SOD323 (SC-76) SMD package.
- Nominal working voltage of 15 V with a tolerance of ±5%.
- Maximum power dissipation of 300 mW.
- Maximum impedance (Zzt) of 30 Ohms.
- Forward current capability up to 250 mA.
- Non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of up to 40 W (for pulse durations ≤ 100 μs).
- Operating temperature range from -65°C to +150°C.
Applications
- General voltage regulation functions.
- Stabilization of voltage in electronic circuits.
- Protection against voltage spikes and surges.
- Use in compact electronic designs due to the small SOD323 package.
Q & A
- What is the nominal working voltage of the BZX384-C15/ZLX diode?
The nominal working voltage is 15 V.
- What is the tolerance of the BZX384-C15/ZLX diode?
The tolerance is ±5%.
- What is the maximum power dissipation of the BZX384-C15/ZLX diode?
The maximum power dissipation is 300 mW.
- What is the maximum impedance (Zzt) of the BZX384-C15/ZLX diode?
The maximum impedance (Zzt) is 30 Ohms.
- What is the forward current capability of the BZX384-C15/ZLX diode?
The forward current capability is up to 250 mA.
- What is the non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of the BZX384-C15/ZLX diode?
The non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation is up to 40 W (for pulse durations ≤ 100 μs).
- What is the operating temperature range of the BZX384-C15/ZLX diode?
The operating temperature range is from -65°C to +150°C.
- In what type of package is the BZX384-C15/ZLX diode encapsulated?
The diode is encapsulated in a SOD323 (SC-76) SMD package.
- What are some common applications of the BZX384-C15/ZLX diode?
Common applications include general voltage regulation functions, stabilization of voltage in electronic circuits, and protection against voltage spikes and surges.
- Is the BZX384-C15/ZLX diode suitable for compact electronic designs?
Yes, it is suitable due to its small SOD323 package.
