{"id":7232,"date":"2026-06-23T07:43:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T07:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/smaz18-13-f\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T07:43:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T07:43:37","slug":"smaz18-13-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/smaz18-13-f\/","title":{"rendered":"SMAZ18-13-F"},"content":{"rendered":"

Productos<\/h2>\n

The SMAZ18-13-F from Diodes Incorporated is an 18V Zener diode in a SMA (DO-214AC) package. With 500mW power dissipation and tight 5% tolerance, it provides reliable voltage regulation and protection for electronic circuits.<\/p>\n

Especificaciones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Zener Voltage (VZ)<\/td>\n18 V (+\/-5%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Dissipation<\/td>\n500 mW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zener Impedance (ZZT)<\/td>\n20 Ohm (typical at IZT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reverse Leakage (IR)<\/td>\n0.1 uA (at VR = 13.7V)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forward Voltage (VF)<\/td>\n0.9 V (at IF = 10mA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Temperatura de funcionamiento<\/td>\n-65C to +150C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Caracter\u00edsticas<\/h2>\n
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  • 18V Zener voltage with 5% tolerance for precise regulation<\/li>\n
  • 500mW power dissipation in compact SMA surface-mount package<\/li>\n
  • 20 Ohm typical Zener impedance for stable voltage regulation<\/li>\n
  • 0.1uA low reverse leakage current at 13.7V for minimal power waste<\/li>\n
  • SMA (DO-214AC) package for automated pick-and-place assembly<\/li>\n
  • AEC-Q101 qualified variant available for automotive applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Aplicaciones<\/h2>\n
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    • Voltage regulation and reference in power supply circuits<\/li>\n
    • Overvoltage protection and input clamping<\/li>\n
    • Signal clipping and voltage limiting in analog circuits<\/li>\n
    • ESD and surge protection for low-speed I\/O lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Product Overview The SMAZ18-13-F from Diodes Incorporated is an 18V Zener diode in a SMA (DO-214AC) package. With 500mW power dissipation and tight 5% tolerance, it provides reliable voltage regulation and protection for electronic circuits. Key Specifications Zener Voltage (VZ) 18 V (+\/-5%) Power Dissipation 500 mW Zener Impedance (ZZT) 20 Ohm (typical at IZT) […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,45],"tags":[],"chip_brand":[193],"class_list":["post-7232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-integrated-circuits-ics","category-motion-sensors","chip_brand-diodes-inc"],"acf":{"brief_explanation":"18V 500mW Zener diode, 5% tolerance, 20Ohm ZZT, SMA package, voltage regulation\/protection","date_code":"","package_case":"SMA \/ DO-214AC (5.20 x 2.60 x 2.15 mm, surface mount)","in_stock":9507,"datasheet":"https:\/\/www.diodes.com\/assets\/Datasheets\/ds13011.pdf","price":"$0.08 @ 1ku","product_introduction":"The SMAZ18-13-F from Diodes Incorporated is an 18V Zener diode in a SMA (DO-214AC) surface-mount package, part of the SMAZ series of 500mW Zener diodes. The device provides a stable 18V breakdown voltage with +\/-5% tolerance, suitable for voltage regulation, reference generation, and overvoltage protection. The 500mW power dissipation rating supports continuous Zener currents up to approximately 27mA (limited by P\/V = 500mW\/18V), adequate for most regulation and bias applications. The 20 Ohm typical Zener impedance at the test current ensures stable output voltage with reasonable load regulation. Reverse leakage current of 0.1uA at 13.7V (approximately 75% of VZ) minimizes power waste in always-on protection circuits. The SMA package provides a compact footprint (5.2mm x 2.6mm) compatible with automated surface-mount assembly, and its glass-passivated junction ensures reliable operation across the -65C to +150C temperature range. The -F suffix indicates lead-free (RoHS compliant) construction.","working_principle":"The SMAZ18-13-F operates in the reverse breakdown region for voltage regulation. (1) Reverse Bias: When reverse voltage applied across the diode reaches the Zener voltage (VZ = 18V), the diode enters breakdown and conducts current in the reverse direction while maintaining a relatively constant voltage across its terminals. This is the Zener effect for voltages below approximately 5V and avalanche multiplication for higher voltages (the 18V device uses avalanche breakdown). (2) Regulation: In a typical shunt regulator circuit, a series resistor limits the current through the Zener diode. The Zener maintains approximately 18V across the load, with excess current flowing through the diode. Changes in input voltage or load current are absorbed by varying the Zener current while the output voltage remains nearly constant. (3) Impedance: The 20 Ohm Zener impedance means the output voltage changes by approximately 20mV per mA change in Zener current. Lower impedance Zeners provide tighter regulation. (4) Forward Operation: Like any diode, the SMAZ18-13-F also conducts in the forward direction with approximately 0.9V forward voltage at 10mA.","pin_description":"
      Pin<\/th>Name<\/th>Type<\/th>Function<\/th><\/tr>
      Cathode<\/td>K<\/td>Terminal<\/th>Cathode (band marking, connects to positive for reverse bias)<\/td><\/tr>
      Anode<\/td>A<\/td>Terminal<\/td>Anode (connects to ground\/negative for reverse bias)<\/td><\/tr><\/table>","application_scenarios":"
      • 18V voltage regulation and reference in power supply circuits with 5% tolerance<\/li>
      • Overvoltage protection and input clamping at 500mW dissipation<\/li>
      • Signal clipping and voltage limiting in analog circuits at 20 Ohm ZZT<\/li>
      • ESD and surge protection for low-speed I\/O lines in SMA package<\/li><\/ul>","alternative_models":"
        Manufacturer<\/th>Part Number<\/th>Package<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr>
        onsemi<\/td>1SMA5930BT3G<\/td>SMA<\/td>18V, 1.5W, higher power<\/td><\/tr>
        Vishay<\/td>SMAZ18-G3-18<\/td>SMA<\/td>18V, 500mW, equivalent<\/td><\/tr>
        Nexperia<\/td>BZX384-C18,215<\/td>SOD-323<\/td>18V, 300mW, smaller<\/td><\/tr>
        Diodes Inc<\/td>1SMA5930BT3G<\/td>SMA<\/td>18V, 1.5W, higher power<\/td><\/tr><\/table>"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7232"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7232\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7232"},{"taxonomy":"chip_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/materialparts.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chip_brand?post=7232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}