500mW 12V 1/2Watt Zener Diode 0.5W 1/2W 12V 1N5242 Through Hole Voltage Regulator Zener Diodes DO-35 DIP 3 Pin Leads

Description: Zener Diode 0.5W 1/2w 12V 1N4116 Through Hole Voltage Regulator Zener Diodes DO-35 DIP

500mW 12V 1/2Watt Zener Diode 0.5W 1/2W 12V 1N5242 Through Hole Voltage Regulator Zener Diodes DO-35 DIP 3 Pin Leads

A Zener diode is a special kind of diode which allows current to flow in the forward direction like a regular diode, but also allows it to flow in the reverse direction when the voltage is above a certain value. This is known as the ‘breakdown voltage’. That means you apply voltage across them, and when a preset voltage is reached, they start conducting. A common analogy is a ‘pressure relief valve’. They have lots of uses, especially in safety circuits where you want to make sure a voltage signal doesn’t exceed a limit that might damage the circuit.

Feature:

• This  Zener diode is set at 12V , making it ideal for protecting the inputs of a 12V circuit.
• Zener diodes are often used to stabilize and clip circuits.
• The Zener Diode  is a 12V Zener Diode, meaning it has a breakdown voltage of 12V .

Specifications:

• Origin: China
• Category: Diode
• Type: Zener Diodes
• Mounting Type: Through Hole
• Housing: DO-35
• Zener Voltage 12V
• Power: Max 500mW.
• Zener Current Iz (Max): 55mA.
• Tolerance B series: ±5%.
• Max. Reverse Leakage Current (Ir): 3µA.
• Forward Voltage Drop (Vf): 1.1V.

Package Include:

• 1 x Zener Diode 0.5W 1/2w 12V 1N5242 Through Hole Voltage Regulator Zener Diodes DO-35 DIP Values Assortment Kit