BZX79C16

Single Zener Diodes Overview

The BZX79C16 is a silicon unidirectional Zener diode manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor. It features a nominal Zener voltage of 16 V with a tolerance of ±5%. The device is housed in a DO-35 axial leaded glass package and supports a maximum power dissipation of 0.5 W. It operates within a temperature range of -65 °C to +200 °C.

Single Zener Diodes Feature Summary

• Hermetically sealed glass construction for parameter stability
• High reliability design protecting against junction contamination
• Wide selection of normalized E24 voltage values

Single Zener Diodes Applications

• Low voltage stabilizers
• Voltage references

Single Zener Diodes Procurement Notes

Verify the manufacturer origin, as Fairchild's semiconductor assets were acquired by ON Semiconductor. Confirm RoHS compliance status and check for obsolescence or lifecycle changes. Ensure the specific suffix matches the required packaging format. Cross-reference datasheets from both Fairchild and ON Semiconductor to confirm electrical parameters remain consistent across production transitions.

Single Zener Diodes Selection Notes

Select this component for through-hole applications requiring precise voltage regulation. The DO-35 package offers robust mechanical stability. Verify that the 0.5 W power rating suits the thermal environment. Consider the ±5% tolerance for general-purpose regulation tasks where tighter precision is not critical.

Single Zener Diodes Part Context

This part belongs to the BZX79 series of low-power voltage regulator diodes. The 'C' suffix indicates an approximate ±5% tolerance range, distinguishing it from the 'B' series which offers ±2% tolerance. The series covers nominal working voltages from 2.4 V to 75 V in the E24 range.

Single Zener Diodes Replacement Considerations

• BZX79C16T50R
• BZX79C16_R1_00001