BZX84C12 - Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation

Manufacturer Part Number

BZX84C12

Manufacturer

Taiwan Semiconductor

Introduction

The BZX84C12 is a Zener diode with a nominal Zener voltage of 12V. It is a discrete semiconductor device commonly used for voltage regulation, surge protection, and voltage reference applications.

Product Features and Performance

Zener voltage of 12V with a tight tolerance of ±5.42%

Low reverse leakage current of 100 nA at 8V

Forward voltage drop of 900 mV at 10 mA

Maximum power rating of 300 mW

Wide operating temperature range of -65°C to 150°C

Product Advantages

Precise voltage regulation

Robust surge protection

Stable voltage reference

Small and compact surface mount package

Key Technical Parameters

Voltage Zener (Nom) (Vz): 12 V

Tolerance: ±5.42%

Current Reverse Leakage @ Vr: 100 nA @ 8 V

Voltage Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If: 900 mV @ 10 mA

Impedance (Max) (Zzt): 25 Ohms

Power Max: 300 mW

Operating Temperature: -65°C ~ 150°C (TJ)

Quality and Safety Features

RoHS3 compliant

Reliable and durable construction

Tested for quality and safety

Compatibility

Surface mount SOT-23 package

Compatible with a wide range of electronic circuits and applications

Application Areas

Voltage regulation

Surge protection

Voltage reference

Biasing circuits

Overvoltage protection

Product Lifecycle

The BZX84C12 is an active and commonly used Zener diode product.

Replacement and upgrade options are readily available from Taiwan Semiconductor and other manufacturers.

Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Precise voltage regulation with tight tolerance

Low reverse leakage current for improved efficiency

Wide operating temperature range for versatile applications

Compact surface mount package for space-constrained designs

Reliable and RoHS-compliant construction for quality assurance

Compatibility with a wide range of electronic circuits and applications