Overall Purpose: The data represents a catalog of Zener diodes, detailing their key electrical characteristics.
Key Features/Columns:
️· Part Number: (e.g., CDLL4728A, CDLL4729A, CDLL4730A, etc.) Identifies the specific Zener diode model.
️· Zener Voltage (Vz): (e.g., 3.3V, 3.6V, 3.9V, 4.3V) The voltage at which the diode begins to conduct in reverse breakdown.
️· Test Current (It): (e.g., 76mA, 69mA, 64mA, 58mA) The current used to measure the Zener voltage.
️· Reverse Leakage Current (Ir): (e.g., 10uA, 10uA, 9uA, 10uA - typically specified in uA, but shown as numbers in the document, needs clarification). The tiny current that flows in the reverse direction when the diode is not in the breakdown state.
️· Impedance (Zz): (e.g., 10 ohms, 10 ohms, 9 ohms, 10 ohms) The impedance of the Zener diode at the Zener voltage.
️· Maximum Reverse Voltage: (e.g., 1V, 1V, 1V, 1V)
️· Breakdown Voltage: (e.g. 400V, 400V, 400V, 400V).
️· Test Voltage: (e.g. 1.0V, 1.0V, 1.0V, 1.0V).
Important Notes:
️· Suffix Codes: The "A" suffix indicates a tolerance or specific characteristic. The datasheet states that "A" suffix =+ 5%, no suffix =+10%, "C" SUFFIX =+ 2% and "D" suffix =+ 1%. This is critical for choosing the correct part based on voltage accuracy needs.
️· Impedance Measurement: Zener impedance is determined by applying a 60Hz AC current equal to 10% of the Zener voltage or Zener current (whichever is lower).
️· Voltage Measurement: Nominal Zener voltage is measured at an ambient temperature of 25°C + 3°C.
️· The reverse leakage current in the document is shown as numbers, and needs clarification on what the units are.