1N5231C is a Zener diode produced by Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation. The maximum power dissipation is 500 mW and the maximum operating temperature is 200 degrees C.
This document is a technical datasheet for the Fairchild Semiconductor 1N5231C Zener diode. It specifies that the device has a tolerance of 2% and provides absolute maximum ratings such as power dissipation up to 500 mW at 25°C.
The datasheet lists key electrical characteristics including a Zener voltage range of 5.0V to 5.2V, zener impedance of 17 Ω, and forward voltage of 141 mV under specific test conditions.
| Tolerance | 2% |
|---|---|
| Power Dissipation | 500 mW |
| Derate above 75°C | 4.0 mW/°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -65 to +200 °C |
| Maximum Junction Operating Temperature | + 200 °C |
| Surge Power | 10 W |
| Zener Voltage (Min) | 5.0 V |
| Zener Voltage (Max) | 5.2 V |
| Zener Impedance | 17 Ω |
| Forward Voltage (Max) | 141 mV |
The tolerance for this device is 2%.
The maximum power dissipation is rated at 500 mW.
You must derate the power by 4.0 mW for every degree Celsius above 75°C.
The Zener voltage ranges from a minimum of 5.0 V to a maximum of 5.2 V.