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Microchip 1N972A Zener Diodes 30V 500mW 5µA 10%
Zener Diodes · Microchip Technology
MPN1N972A
Microchip 1N972A Diode Zener Single 30V 10% 0.5W 2-Pin Axial DO-35
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Product Overview
A closer look at 1N972A as a zener diodes: functional summary, usage notes, and the features that matter in real designs.
Microchip 1N972A Diode Zener Single 30V 10% 0.5W 2-Pin Axial DO-35
Microchip 1N972A Zener Diodes Overview
The Microchip Zener Diode is a reliable and efficient electronic component designed for voltage regulation applications. With a Zener voltage of 30V and a power dissipation capability of 500mW, this diode ensures stable performance in various electronic circuits. Its through-hole mounting configuration and robust design make it suitable for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial systems. Operating effectively in temperatures ranging from -65°C to 175°C, this diode is an excellent choice for engineers seeking durability and reliability in their designs.
Key Features of Microchip 1N972A Zener Diodes
- Engineered to zener Voltage: 30V, supporting dependable performance in real-world designs.
- Designed to through Hole Mounting for Easy Integration, helping ensure consistent and reliable operation.
- Optimized to 2-Pin Axial Configuration, improving robustness in practical applications.
- Built to wide Operating Temperature Range (-65°C to 175°C), making integration easier across a wide range of systems.
- Engineered to max Reverse Leakage Current: 5µA, supporting dependable performance in real-world designs.
- Engineered to impedance: 49O, supporting dependable performance in real-world designs.
- Designed to power Dissipation: 500mW, helping ensure consistent and reliable operation.
Microchip 1N972A Zener Diodes Applications
Power Management & Regulation
- Well-suited for dC supply protection in control cabinets; Vz: 18V; Power: 2W; Package: DO-41, helping designers meet typical integration requirements.
- Often used in low-noise reference for sensor excitation; Vz: 4.7V; Power: 0.25W; Package: DO-35, where predictable behavior and reliability are important.
- Well-suited for dC input protection for control electronics; Vz: 18V; Power: 1W; Package: SMA, helping designers meet typical integration requirements.
- Well-suited for voltage stabilization for mixed-signal supplies; Vz: 5.1V; Power: 0.5W; Package: DO-35, helping designers meet typical integration requirements.
- Commonly applied in over-voltage clamp in power distribution boards; Vz: 15V; Power: 2W; Package: DO-41, supporting stable and efficient system performance.
Signal Conditioning & Interface Protection
- Commonly applied in long-distance signal interface clamping; Vz: 30V; Power: 2W; Package: DO-41, supporting stable and efficient system performance.
- Commonly applied in modem signal interface clamping; Vz: 12V; Power: 0.5W; Package: DO-35, supporting stable and efficient system performance.
- Commonly applied in antenna bias line over-voltage protection; Vz: 12V; Power: 1W; Package: SMA, supporting stable and efficient system performance.
- Commonly applied in ultrasonic sensor signal voltage limiting; Vz: 6.8V; Power: 0.5W; Package: DO-41, supporting stable and efficient system performance.
- Often used in mCU GPIO input over-voltage protection; Vz: 3.3V; Power: 0.25W; Package: SOD-323, where predictable behavior and reliability are important.
Industrial Automation & Control
- Well-suited for energy storage controller transient suppression; Vz: 24V; Power: 3W; Package: SMB, helping designers meet typical integration requirements.
- Often used in industrial IoT gateway power protection; Vz: 24V; Power: 2W; Package: SMB, where predictable behavior and reliability are important.
- Often used in uPS control board over-voltage protection; Vz: 12V; Power: 1W; Package: DO-41, where predictable behavior and reliability are important.
- Commonly applied in sensor interface voltage limiting in automation systems; Vz: 5.1V; Power: 0.5W; Package: SOD-123, supporting stable and efficient system performance.
- Well-suited for clinical data logger input protection; Vz: 6.8V; Power: 0.5W; Package: DO-41, helping designers meet typical integration requirements.
Automotive Electronics
- Well-suited for airbag control input protection; Vz: 5.1V; Power: 1W; Package: DO-41, helping designers meet typical integration requirements.
- Commonly applied in automotive sensor interface voltage clamping; Vz: 6.8V; Power: 1W; Package: DO-41, supporting stable and efficient system performance.
- Commonly applied in throttle position sensor signal protection; Vz: 5.1V; Power: 0.5W; Package: SOD-123, supporting stable and efficient system performance.
- Well-suited for eV inverter control input voltage limiting; Vz: 18V; Power: 2W; Package: SMB, helping designers meet typical integration requirements.
- Well-suited for door lock actuator control signal clamping; Vz: 6.8V; Power: 0.5W; Package: DO-41, helping designers meet typical integration requirements.
Consumer Electronics
- Often used in consumer electronics control logic protection; Vz: 3.3V; Power: 0.25W; Package: SOD-323, where predictable behavior and reliability are important.
- Commonly applied in remote control input protection circuitry; Vz: 3.3V; Power: 0.25W; Package: SOD-323, supporting stable and efficient system performance.
- Well-suited for microwave oven logic supply protection; Vz: 5.1V; Power: 0.5W; Package: DO-41, helping designers meet typical integration requirements.
- Often used in consumer charger feedback signal protection; Vz: 6.2V; Power: 0.5W; Package: SOD-123, where predictable behavior and reliability are important.
- Commonly applied in wireless charging control circuit protection; Vz: 12V; Power: 1W; Package: SMA, supporting stable and efficient system performance.
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Microchip 1N972A Diode Zener Single 30V 10% 0.5W 2-Pin Axial DO-35
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