Overview
The BZX84-C33, produced by Nexperia (formerly part of NXP USA Inc.), is a low-power voltage regulator diode designed for various electronic applications. This diode is part of the BZX84 series, which offers a wide range of breakdown voltages. The BZX84-C33 is packaged in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it suitable for space-constrained designs. It is available with a nominal working voltage of 33 V and a tolerance of approximately ±5%.
Key Specifications
| Type number | Package version | Package name | Size (mm) | V Z [nom] (V) | I Z (mA) | Tolerance +/- | V Z [min] (V) | V Z [max] (V) | I F [max] (mA) | P tot (mW) | P ZSM (W) | T J [max] (°C) | Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZX84-C33 | SOT23 | SOT23 | 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 | 33 | 2 | 5% | 31 | 35 | 200 | 250 | 40 | 150 | single |
Key Features
- Low Power Consumption: Total power dissipation of ≤250 mW, making it suitable for low-power applications.
- High Accuracy: Available in three tolerance series: ±1% (BZX84-A), ±2% (BZX84-B), and approximately ±5% (BZX84-C).
- Wide Voltage Range: Nominal working voltages from 2.4 V to 75 V, covering a broad range of applications.
- Compact Package: SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, ideal for space-constrained designs.
- High Peak Power Handling: Non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of ≤ 40 W.
- High Operating Temperature: Maximum junction temperature of 150°C.
Applications
The BZX84-C33 is versatile and can be used in various applications across different industries, including:
- Automotive: Voltage regulation in automotive electronics.
- Industrial: General regulation functions in industrial control systems.
- Consumer Electronics: Voltage stabilization in consumer devices such as mobile phones, wearables, and other portable electronics.
- Power and Computing: Voltage regulation in power supplies and computing hardware.
Q & A
- What is the nominal working voltage of the BZX84-C33?
The nominal working voltage of the BZX84-C33 is 33 V.
- What is the tolerance of the BZX84-C33?
The tolerance of the BZX84-C33 is approximately ±5%.
- What is the maximum power dissipation of the BZX84-C33?
The maximum power dissipation of the BZX84-C33 is ≤250 mW.
- What is the package type of the BZX84-C33?
The BZX84-C33 is packaged in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- What is the maximum junction temperature of the BZX84-C33?
The maximum junction temperature of the BZX84-C33 is 150°C.
- What are the typical applications of the BZX84-C33?
The BZX84-C33 is used in automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, power, and computing applications for voltage regulation.
- How much peak reverse power can the BZX84-C33 handle?
The BZX84-C33 can handle a non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of ≤ 40 W.
- Is the BZX84-C33 RoHS compliant?
- What is the minimum and maximum zener voltage for the BZX84-C33?
The minimum zener voltage is 31 V, and the maximum zener voltage is 35 V.
- What is the maximum forward current for the BZX84-C33?
The maximum forward current for the BZX84-C33 is 200 mA.
