BZV55C5V1 L1G

Single Zener Diodes Overview

The BZV55C5V1 L1G is a surface-mount Zener diode from the Taiwan Semiconductor BZV55C series, housed in an MMELF package. It provides a nominal Zener voltage of 5.1 V with a tolerance of ±5%. The device operates within a junction temperature range of -65°C to +175°C and features a maximum power dissipation of 500 mW. Electrical characteristics include a test current of 5 mA, a maximum reverse leakage current of 0.1 µA at 1.0 V, and a typical Zener impedance of 35 Ω.

Single Zener Diodes Feature Summary

• Hermetically sealed glass construction for parameter stability
• Matte tin plated leads ensuring solderability per J-STD-002
• Blue cathode band indicates negative polarity

Single Zener Diodes Applications

• Low voltage stabilizers
• Voltage references
• Adapters
• On-board DC/DC converters

Single Zener Diodes Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering code suffix against the manufacturer's official documentation to confirm physical equivalence and packing specifications. Confirm RoHS compliance status and lead finish details directly with the supplier or through the latest datasheet revision before procurement.

Single Zener Diodes Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring precise low-voltage regulation within a compact surface-mount footprint. Ensure the circuit design accommodates the specified thermal resistance and power dissipation limits under expected ambient operating conditions.

Single Zener Diodes Part Context

This part belongs to the BZV55C series of 0.5 W hermetically sealed glass Zener voltage regulators manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor. The series offers a wide selection of Zener voltages ranging from 2.4 V to 75 V, designed for general-purpose regulation and reference functions in small-scale, high-density circuit designs.

Single Zener Diodes Replacement Considerations

The datasheet notes that ordering codes L0 and L0G refer to physically identical parts without functional differences. Verify cross-manufacturer equivalents based on matching MMELF package dimensions, 500 mW power rating, and ±5% voltage tolerance.