DIODES INC. Precision Adjustable Zener Shunt Regulator, SOT-23 - 2.5V

The DIODES INC. Precision Adjustable Zener Shunt Regulator represents a significant improvement over standard zener diodes, offering superior stability and control in voltage reference applications. This versatile surface-mount component is designed for engineers and designers who require precise, reliable voltage regulation in a compact format.

At its core, this device functions as an adjustable precision shunt regulator, providing excellent temperature stability and robust output current handling capabilities of up to 100mA. Its key advantage is the programmable output voltage, which can be set to any desired value between 2.5V and 20V through the simple selection of two external divider resistors. This flexibility makes it a direct, high-performance replacement for zener diodes in countless circuits, enhancing overall system reliability and precision.

Key Features & Performance

• Exceptional Accuracy: Features a tight initial accuracy of 1%, ensuring consistent and reliable voltage reference from the outset.
• Superior Temperature Stability: Boasts a low maximum temperature coefficient of ±55ppm/°C and is temperature compensated for operation, maintaining stable performance across a wide operating range from -40°C to 85°C.
• Wide Operating Range: Capable of sinking current from 50µA up to 100mA, accommodating a broad spectrum of load conditions.
• Low Noise Output: Engineered for clean operation, contributing to the stability and precision of sensitive electronic circuits.
• Compact SMT Package: Housed in a space-saving SOT-23-3 surface-mount package, ideal for modern, high-density PCB designs.

Primary Applications

This component is ideally suited for advanced power management systems and safety-critical applications where voltage precision is non-negotiable. Its combination of programmability, stability, and compact size makes it an excellent choice.

Variant Details

• Size: 2.5V