lN429

Temperature compensated zener reference diodes de-

1 N1530 series signed for reference sources utilizing an oxide-passivated
junction for long-term voltage stability, high uniformity
and reliable operation.
N1735 series
1

lN4057 series

CASE 41

CASE 57

MAXIMUM RATINGS ITA = 25 0 C unless otherwise noted)

Rating Symbol Value Unit

Operating Junction Temperature Range TJ -55 to +175 °c

Storage Temperature Range Tstg -65 to +175 °c
Power Dissipation * Po See Tables 1 & 2* W

*The devices are designed for operation at the specified IZT. Operation above or below
this current is not recommended, since the temperature coefficient is no longer valid.
See Note 2 and Figure 4.

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Discrete glass package devices encapsulated in a
Case: transfer molded plastic package
Polarity: Indicated by diode symbol except 1N429, 1N1530, 1N1530A where cathode
indicated by polarity dot of contrasting color
Weight: Varies according to device
0.5 grams (min)
12 grams (max)
Finish: All external surfaces corrosion resistant and leads readily solderable.

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TABLE 1 - ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)

Zener
Voltage±5% Temperature ",vz@ IZT ",Vz
ZZT PO·
Coefficient (+25 to +1 DOOC) (-55 to + 250 C)
Vz @ IZT Ohms %/OC TA = 250 C
Volts Volts
TYPE CASE Volts mA (Note 3) (Note 2) (Note 2) (Note 2) W

lN4057 41-8 12.4 10 25 0.005 0.047 0.050 1.5

lN4057A 12.4 25 0.002 0.019 0.020
1 N4058 14.6 30 0.005 0.055 0.058
lN4058A 14.6 0.002 0.022 0.023
1 N4059 16.8 0.005 0.063 0.067
1 N4059A 16.8 0.002 0.025 0.027
1 N4060 18.5 0.005 0.069 0.074
lN4060A 18.5 0.002 0.028 0.030
lN4061 21 35 0.005 0.079 0.084
1 N4061A 21 35 0.002 0.032 0.034
1 N4062 23 40 0.005 0.086 0.092
lN4062A 23 40 0.002 0.035 0.037
1 N4063 27 45 0.005 0.101 0.108
lN4063A 27 45 0.002 0.041 0.043
1 N4064 30 50 0.005 0.113 0.120
lN4064A 30 50 0.002 0.045 0.048
1 N4065 33 55 0.005 0.124 0.132
lN4065A 33 55 0.002 0.050 0.053
1 N4066 37 7.5 80 0.005 0.139 0.148
lN4066A 37 80 0.002 0.056 0.059
1 N4067 43 90 0.005 0.161 0.172
1 N4067A 43 90 0.002 0.065 0.069
1 N4068 47 100 0.005 0.176 0.188
lN4068A 47 100 0.002 0.071 0.075
1 N4069 41-9 51 110 0.005 0.191 0.204 2.0
lN4069A 51 110 0.002 0.077 0.082
1 N4070 56 120 0.005 0.210 0.224
1 N4070A 56 120 0.002 0.084 0.090
lN4071 62 135 0.005 0.232 0.248
lN4071A 62 135 0.002 0.093 0.099
1 N4072 68 5.0 230 0.005 0.255 0.272
lN4072A 68 230 0.002 0.102 0.109
1 N4073 75 250 0.005 0.281 0.300
lN4073A 75 250 0.002 0.113 0.120
1 N4074 82 270 0.005 0.307 0.328
lN4074A 82 270 0.002 0.123 0.131
1 N4075 87 290 0.005 0.326 0.348
1 N4075A 87 290 0.002 0.131 0.139
1 N4076 91 310 0.005 0.341 0.364
1 N4076A 91 310 0.002 0.137 0.146
lN4077 100 340 0.005 0.375 0.400
lN4077A 100 340 0.002 0.150 0.160
lN4078 105 2.5 700 0.005 0.394 0.420
lN4078A 105 700 0.002 0.158 0.168
lN4079 110 740 0.005 0.413 0.440
lN4079A 110 740 0.002 0.165 0.176
1 N4080 120 800 0.005 0.450 0.480
lN4080A 120 800 0.002 0.180 0.192
lN4081 41-10 130 840 0.005 0.488 0.520 2.5
lN4081A 130 840 0.002 0,195 0.208
1 N4082 140 960 0.005 0.525 0.560
lN4082A 140 960 0.002 0.210 0.224
1 N4083 150 1020 0.005 0.563 0.600
lN4083A 150 1020 0.002 0.225 0.240
lN4084 175 1150 0.005 0.656 0.700
1 N4084A 175 1150 0.002 0.263 0.280
lN4085 200 1350 0.005 0.750 0.800
lN4085A 200 1350 0.002 0.300 0.320

"Derate linearly from 25°C to 175°C.

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1N429/ 1 N 1530/1 N 1735/1 N4057 (continued)

TABLE 2 - ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (IZT = 7.5 rnA, TA = 250 C unless otherwise noted)

Max Voltage Change

Zener @ Max Dynamic Temperature Power·
Voltage -55, +25, +1oooC Impedance Coefficient Dissipation
Type VZ±5% lNZ (Volts) (Note 3) (Note 2) Po Case Figure
Number (Volts) (Note 2) ZZT (Ohms) (%/oC) (mW) Number Number

1 N429 (j) 6.2 0.050 20 0.01 200 53 1

lNl735 6.2 0.050 20 0.01 200 41-6 2

1 N1530· '" 0.014 0.002

8.4 15 250 57 3
lN1530A •• @ 0.007 0.001

lNl736 0.100 0.01

12.4 40 400 41-3 2
1 N1736A 0.050 0.005

lN1737 0.150 0.01

18.6 60 600 41-5 2
lN1737A 0.075 0.005
lN1738 0.200 0.01
24.8 80 800 41-5 2
lN1738A 0.100 0.005
lN1739 0.250 0.01
31.0 100 1000 41-4 2
lN1739A 0.125 0.005

lN1740 0.300 0.01

37.2 120 1200 41-4 2
1 N1740A 0.150 0.005

lN1741 0.350 0.01

43.4 140 1400 41-4 2
lN1741A 0.175 0.005

lN1742 @ 0.400 0.01

49.6 180 1600 41-4 2
1 N1742A 0.200 0.005

• Derate linearly from 25°C to 175°C CD Available to M I L-S-19500/299 Specifications .

"IZT=10mA ~ Available to MI L-S-19500/320 Specifications.
@ Available to MIL-S-19500/298 Specifications.

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FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3

CASE 53 CASE 41 CASE 57

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TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED REFERENCE DIODES

Temperature compensated reference diodes are made possible by changes in zener current. These variations can be minimized by driv-
taking' advantage of the differing thermal characteristics of forward ing the device from a constant current source.
and reverse biased silicon PN junctions. A forward biased junction NOTE 2 - Voltage Variation (a Vz) and Temperature Coefficient
has a negative temperature cqefficient of approximately 2.0 milli-
volts/DC. Reverse biased junctions above 5.0 volts have a positive All reference diodes are characteri~ed by the "box" method.
temperature coefficient and therefore it is possible by judicious sel- This method provides for a guaranteed maximum voltage variation
ection of combinations of forward and reverse biased junctions to (6, V Z in mY) over a specified temperature range _at the specified
IZT verifie,d by tests at several points within the range. (Maximum
obtain a device which shows a very low temperature coefficient due
voltage v~riations over the specified temper,ature ranges are given in
to cancellati'on. Because of the differing impedance versus tempera- Tables 1 and 2.) The design engineer now has a number (without
ture characteristics of the junctions involved, optimum temperature any calculations) telling him the stability of the voltage over the
stability is obtained by operating in the zener current range at which temperature range of interest thus giving him the maximum flexibil-
the temperature coefficient is a minimum (Figure 4) ity as well as economy in selecting the temperature stability re-
Further information, including a method of effective impedance quired. The referenced military specifications use this approach to
cancellation in a bridge circuit for ,ultra-stable reference supplies, is characterize these devices.
contained in the Zener Diode Handbook. The handbook, containing Since reference diodes have a non-linear voltage-temperature re-
valuable theory, design, and application information, i.s available lationship (illustrated in exploded view, Figure 4) the temperature
from your distributor. coefficients in %/oC are tabulated primarily for reference purposes
and are guaranteed only at the end points of the temperature range.
NOTE 1 - Voltage-Current Characteristics
Figure 4 shows the voltage-current characteristics of a typical NOTE 3 - Zener I mpedance Derivation
temperature compensated unit at thre~ different temperatures. The
The dynamic zener impedance, ZZT, is derived from the 60 Hz
exploded view illustrates the cross-over area (optimum temperature ac voltage which results when an ac current with an rms value equal
stability point). the non-linearity of the temperature-voltage relation- to 10% of the dc zener current. IZT. is superimposed on IZT. A
ship. and the maximum voltage variation (~Vz) for the three temp- cathode-ray tube curve trace test on a sample basis is used to en-
eratures shown. sure, that each zener characteristic has a sharp and stable knee re-
Because of device impedance, the reference voltage will vary with gion.

FIGURE 4'- TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

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VZ, ZENER VOLTAGE (VOLTS)

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