A Diode Zener LL4148 MINIMELF is a particular type of diode that, unlike a normal one, allows current to flow not only from its anode to its cathode, but also in the inverse direction, when the Zener voltage is reached. Zener diodes have a highly doped p-n junction. Normal diodes will also break down with a inverse voltage but the voltage and sharpness of the knee are not as well defined as for a Zener diode. Also normal diodes are not designed to operate in the breakdown region, but Zener diodes can reliably operate in this region.
Features
Silicon Epitaxial Planar Diodes
Electrical data identical with the devices 1N4148 and 1N4448 respectively
Lead (Pb)-free component
Component in acc. to RoHS 2002/95/EC and WEEE 2002/96/EC
Applications
Extreme fast switches
