Overview
The BZV55B18 L0G is a low-power voltage regulator diode produced by Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation. This diode is part of the BZV55 series, which offers a wide range of nominal working voltages from 2.4 V to 75 V. The BZV55B18 specifically has a nominal zener voltage of 18 V with a tolerance of ±2%. It is packaged in a small hermetically sealed glass SOD80C (MiniMelf) surface-mounted device (SMD) package, making it suitable for various electronic applications where space is limited.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Type Number | BZV55B18 | - |
| Orderable Part Number | BZV55B18 L0G | - |
| Package | SOD80C (MiniMelf) | - |
| Package Size | 3.5 x 1.5 mm | mm |
| Nominal Zener Voltage (Vz) | 18 V | V |
| Tolerance | ±2% | - |
| Test Current (Izt) | 5 mA | mA |
| Maximum Forward Current (If) | 250 mA | mA |
| Total Power Dissipation (Ptot) | 500 mW | mW |
| Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation (Pzsm) | 40 W | W |
| Junction Temperature Range (Tj) | -65 to +175 °C | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range (Tstg) | -65 to +175 °C | °C |
Key Features
- Low-power voltage regulator diode with a nominal zener voltage of 18 V and ±2% tolerance.
- Small hermetically sealed glass SOD80C (MiniMelf) SMD package, ideal for space-constrained applications.
- Total power dissipation of up to 500 mW and non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of up to 40 W.
- Low differential resistance and high stability over a wide temperature range.
- Junction temperature range from -65 to +175 °C, ensuring reliability in various environmental conditions.
- Lead-free and RoHS compliant, making it suitable for modern electronic designs.
Applications
The BZV55B18 L0G voltage regulator diode is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- General voltage regulation and stabilization in electronic circuits.
- Overvoltage protection in power supplies and electronic devices.
- Signal clipping and clamping in audio and video circuits.
- Automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics where reliable voltage regulation is critical.
- Power management and voltage reference in computing and mobile devices.
Q & A
- What is the nominal zener voltage of the BZV55B18 L0G diode?
The nominal zener voltage is 18 V with a tolerance of ±2%.
- What is the package type of the BZV55B18 L0G diode?
The diode is packaged in a small hermetically sealed glass SOD80C (MiniMelf) SMD package.
- What is the total power dissipation of the BZV55B18 L0G diode?
The total power dissipation is up to 500 mW.
- What is the non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation of the BZV55B18 L0G diode?
The non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation is up to 40 W.
- What is the junction temperature range of the BZV55B18 L0G diode?
The junction temperature range is from -65 to +175 °C.
- Is the BZV55B18 L0G diode RoHS compliant?
- What are some common applications of the BZV55B18 L0G diode?
- How is the BZV55B18 L0G diode typically mounted?
- What is the maximum forward current of the BZV55B18 L0G diode?
- What is the storage temperature range for the BZV55B18 L0G diode?
