1. Device Overview ️· Devices Covered: This datasheet covers a range of Zener diodes:
- 1N3016UR-1 through 1N3045UR-1
- CDLL3016B through CDLL3045B
️· Type: Zener Diodes
️· Package: DO-213AB (MELF, LL41) - This indicates a surface mount package type.
️· Lead Finish: Tin / Lead
2. Key Electrical Characteristics (from the table) ️· CDLL3016B:
- Zener Voltage: 6.5V (+5% = 6.8V)
- Operating Current (Iz): 0.31A
- Thermal Resistance (RθJA): 50°C/W
️· CDLL3024B:
- Zener Voltage: 15V
- Operating Current (Iz): 0.17A
- Thermal Resistance (RθJA): 50°C/W
️· CDLL3045B:
- Zener Voltage: 110V (+5% = 115.5V)
- Operating Current (Iz): 0.23 A
3. Key Design Data ️· Polarity: The banded end of the diode should be positive.
️· Thermal Resistance (RθJA): 50 °C/W maximum (junction to ambient)
️· Thermal Impedance (RθJC): 15 °C/W maximum (junction to case)
️· Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (COE): Approximately +6PPM/°C – This is important for choosing a compatible mounting surface.
4. Physical Dimensions (in millimeters and inches)
| Dimension |
Min (mm) |
Max (mm) |
Min (inch) |
Max (inch) |
| D |
2.39 |
5.56 |
0.094 |
0.217 |
| F |
5.56 |
5.56 |
0.217 |
0.217 |
| G |
4.80 |
5.20 |
0.189 |
0.205 |
| G1 |
4.11 (Ref) |
4.11 (Ref) |
0.159 (Ref) |
0.159 (Ref) |
| S |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.001 |
0.001 |
5. Important Considerations/Notes ️· Suffix Significance: "A" suffix indicates a +10% variation in Zener voltage. "B" suffix indicates a +5% variation. "C" suffix indicates a +2% variation.
️· Thermal Management: Proper mounting and heat sinking are critical for these devices due to the relatively high thermal resistance.
️· Mounting Surface: Choose a mounting surface with a compatible Coefficient of Thermal Expansion to prevent stress and failure.
️· Power Derating Curve: The Power Derating Curve in Figure 2 demonstrates how maximum power dissipation decreases with increasing junction temperature.