Overview
The BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL is a low-power voltage regulator diode produced by NXP USA Inc. This component is part of the BZX84 series, which is known for its high reliability and versatility in various electronic applications. The diode is packaged in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, making it suitable for space-constrained designs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Max | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VZ (Zener Voltage) | IZ = 5 mA | 4.17 | 4.3 | 4.43 | V |
| IF (Forward Current) | - | - | - | 200 | mA |
| Ptot (Total Power Dissipation) | Tamb ≤ 25 °C | - | - | 250 | mW |
| PZSM (Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation) | tp ≤ 100 μs; δ ≤ 0.02 | - | - | 40 | W |
| Tj (Junction Temperature) | - | - | - | 150 | °C |
| Tamb (Ambient Temperature) | - | -55 | - | 150 | °C |
| Tstg (Storage Temperature) | - | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
| VF (Forward Voltage) | IF = 10 mA | - | - | 0.9 | V |
Key Features
- Silicon planar Zener diodes with a wide range of Zener voltages (2.4 V to 75 V) graded according to the international E24 standard.
- Available in three tolerance series: ±1 % (BZX84-A), ±2 % (BZX84-B), and approximately ±5 % (BZX84-C).
- Low total power dissipation: ≤250 mW.
- Non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation: ≤ 40 W.
- AEC-Q101 qualified versions available for automotive applications.
- ESD capability according to AEC-Q101: human body model > 8 kV, machine model > 800 V.
- RoHS-compliant and commercial grade options available.
Applications
- General voltage regulation functions in electronic circuits.
- Automotive applications due to AEC-Q101 qualification.
- Consumer electronics requiring stable voltage references.
- Industrial control systems and power supplies.
Q & A
- What is the package type of the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL?
The BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL is packaged in a SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- What is the Zener voltage range for the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL?
The Zener voltage for the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL is nominally 4.3 V, with a tolerance of approximately ±5 %).
- What is the maximum forward current for the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL?
The maximum forward current is 200 mA).
- What is the total power dissipation for the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL?
The total power dissipation is ≤250 mW at an ambient temperature of 25 °C).
- Is the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL AEC-Q101 qualified?
Yes, AEC-Q101 qualified versions are available for automotive applications).
- What is the storage temperature range for the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL?
The storage temperature range is -65 °C to +150 °C).
- What is the forward voltage drop for the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL?
The forward voltage drop is ≤ 0.9 V at a forward current of 10 mA).
- What are the typical applications of the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL?
Typical applications include general voltage regulation, automotive systems, consumer electronics, and industrial control systems).
- Is the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL RoHS-compliant?
Yes, the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL is RoHS-compliant).
- What is the ESD capability of the BZX84-C4V3/LF1VL?
The ESD capability is > 8 kV for the human body model and > 800 V for the machine model according to AEC-Q101).
