BZX84 series is a low-power voltage regulator diode released by Philips Semiconductors. It is packaged in a small SOT23 plastic SMD package and has a maximum total power dissipation of 250 mW. The diodes are available in the normalized E24 ±1% (BZX84-A), ±2% (BZX84-B) and approx. ±5% (BZX84-C) tolerance range. The series consists of 37 types with nominal working voltages from 2.4 to 75 V. It is suitable for general regulation functions.
This document is a product specification sheet for the Philips BZX84 series of discrete semiconductor voltage regulator diodes. The devices are low-power components available in small SOT23 plastic surface-mount packages with working voltages ranging from 2.4 V to 75 V.
The datasheet details three tolerance series: +1% (BZX84-A), +2% (BZX84-B), and approximately +5% (BZX84-C). It provides comprehensive information including limiting values, electrical characteristics tables, thermal resistance data, marking codes for different manufacturing locations, and graphical data regarding power dissipation and temperature coefficients.
| Total power dissipation (Tamb = 25 °C) | max. 250 mW |
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| Working voltage range | nom. 2.4 to 75 V |
The series consists of three tolerance ranges: +1% (BZX84-A), +2% (BZX84-B), and approximately +5% (BZX84-C).
The maximum total power dissipation is 250 mW when the ambient temperature is 25 °C.
The maximum continuous forward current is 200 mA.