Overview
The BZX84-A16215 is a low-power voltage regulator diode produced by NXP USA Inc. (now known as Nexperia). This component is part of the BZX84 series, which is designed to provide stable voltage regulation in a variety of applications. The BZX84-A16215 is specifically rated for a nominal working voltage of 16 V with a tight tolerance of ±1%.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage (Nominal) | - | - | 16 | - | V |
| Voltage Tolerance | - | - | ±1% | - | - |
| Total Power Dissipation | Tamb ≤ 25 °C | - | - | 250 | mW |
| Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation | tp ≤ 100 μs; Tj = 25 °C before surge | - | - | 40 | W |
| Forward Current | - | - | - | 200 | mA |
| Forward Voltage | IF = 10 mA | - | - | 0.9 | V |
| Ambient Temperature | - | - | - | 150 | °C |
| Storage Temperature | - | -55 | - | 150 | °C |
| Junction Temperature | - | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- Low-power voltage regulator diodes in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- Available in ±1% tolerance range (BZX84-A series).
- Total power dissipation of up to 250 mW.
- Non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of up to 40 W.
- AEC-Q101 qualified, making it suitable for automotive applications.
- Wide working voltage range from 2.4 V to 75 V.
Applications
- General regulation functions in electronic circuits.
- Voltage stabilization in power supplies and voltage regulators.
- Protection circuits against voltage spikes and overvoltages.
- Automotive applications due to AEC-Q101 qualification.
Q & A
- What is the nominal working voltage of the BZX84-A16215?
The nominal working voltage of the BZX84-A16215 is 16 V. - What is the tolerance of the BZX84-A16215?
The tolerance of the BZX84-A16215 is ±1%. - What is the maximum total power dissipation of the BZX84-A16215?
The maximum total power dissipation is 250 mW. - What is the non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of the BZX84-A16215?
The non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation is up to 40 W. - What is the forward current limit of the BZX84-A16215?
The forward current limit is up to 200 mA. - What is the forward voltage drop at 10 mA for the BZX84-A16215?
The forward voltage drop at 10 mA is up to 0.9 V. - Is the BZX84-A16215 suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, it is AEC-Q101 qualified, making it suitable for automotive applications. - What is the storage temperature range for the BZX84-A16215?
The storage temperature range is from -55 °C to 150 °C. - What package type does the BZX84-A16215 come in?
The BZX84-A16215 comes in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package. - What are some common applications of the BZX84-A16215?
Common applications include general regulation functions, voltage stabilization, and protection circuits.
