BZX84C36-7-F – DIODES INCORPORATED

Overview

The DIODES INCORPORATED BZX84C36-7-F is a highly stable 36V Zener diode designed for precise voltage regulation in sensitive electronic circuits. Its critical operational characteristic lies in its tight ±6% tolerance, ensuring predictable clamping voltages essential for protecting downstream components from overvoltage transients. A key design consideration when employing such diodes is managing their impedance (Zzt) of 90 Ohms at the rated current; higher impedance can lead to reduced dynamic regulation performance, particularly in systems with rapidly changing load currents, necessitating careful circuit design to mitigate this effect.

Key Features

• Zener Voltage (Nominal): 36 V
• Maximum Power Dissipation: 300 mW
• Zener Impedance (Max): 90 Ohms
• Reverse Leakage Current: 100 nA @ 25.2 V
• Forward Voltage (Max): 900 mV @ 10 mA
• Package: SOT-23-3 (TO-236-3, SC-59)

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 generation in instrumentation amplifiers.
• Overvoltage protection for low-power microcontrollers and sensor interfaces.
• Stable bias point establishment for active RF components.
• Voltage clamping in power supply output stages for transient suppression.