BZV55-C15 – PHILIPS/NXP

Overview

The PHILIPS/NXP BZV55-C15 is a high-stability Zener diode designed for precise voltage regulation in sensitive electronic circuits. Its critical operational characteristic lies in its tight tolerance, with available series offering ±2% or ±5% for predictable output voltage. A key design consideration when implementing this component is managing its total power dissipation of ≤ 500 mW; exceeding this limit, especially in thermally challenging environments, can lead to premature device failure and compromised regulation accuracy, a common trade-off in achieving high precision within a miniature hermetically sealed glass SMD package.

Key Features

• Nominal Zener Voltage (VZ): 15 V
• Maximum Continuous Forward Current (IF [max]): 250 mA
• Total Power Dissipation (Ptot): ≤ 500 mW
• Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation (PZSM): ≤ 40 W
• Tolerance Options: ±2% and ±5%
• Package: SOD80C (MiniMelf), 3.5 x 1.5 mm

Applications

The component is engineered for deployment in systems requiring high reliability and performance under specific operating conditions. It provides functional stability across the stated design envelope.

• Precision voltage reference for analog-to-digital converters (ADCs)
• Overvoltage protection clamping in sensitive signal paths
• Stable bias voltage generation for operational amplifiers
• Voltage regulation in low-power battery-operated devices