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Components, Diodes, Zener
1N4732 4.7V Zener Diode
The 1N4732 Zener Diode is a reliable and high-performance voltage regulation component, designed for precise voltage clamping and stabilization. It operates at 4.7V with a 1W power dissipation, making it ideal for various electronic circuits, including voltage regulation, protection, and reference applications.
$0.65
1N4732 Zener Diode 4.7V, 1W – Classroom and STEM Use
The 1N4732 Zener Diode is a 1-watt voltage regulator diode with a nominal Zener voltage of 4.7V, designed to help students learn about voltage regulation and electronics safely. Stable voltage is provided across its terminals even when input or load conditions fluctuate, making it a reliable component for classroom experiments and STEM projects.
This diode is ideal for voltage reference applications, protecting sensitive components from overvoltage and demonstrating real-world electronic principles. Its 4.7V rating is commonly used in logic circuits, low-power power supplies, and signal conditioning exercises, ensuring students can explore practical electronics concepts.
With a 1W power dissipation capability, the 1N4732 handles moderate power levels without risk of damage during typical educational experiments. The standard DO-41 package is robust and easy to insert into breadboards, allowing hands-on activities with minimal setup. Its reliability ensures that lessons can continue smoothly without component failures interrupting demonstrations.
In addition to voltage regulation, this diode is suitable for over-voltage protection, clipping, and clamping exercises, helping teachers illustrate important circuit safety concepts. Its stable characteristics make it a dependable choice for repeated classroom use, supporting a wide variety of student experiments and learning activities.
Widely used in educational labs, hobby electronics, and engineering teaching projects, the 1N4732 Zener diode provides a practical, effective solution for teaching voltage regulation, circuit protection, and electronics fundamentals. Safe handling and clear specifications make it an ideal addition to STEM kits, classroom workbenches, and hands-on learning modules.
| Weight | 0.0004 kg |
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Key Specifications:
- Zener Voltage (Vz): 4.7V ±5% at 53 mA
- Test Current (Iz): 53 mA
- Power Dissipation (Pd): 1W (max)
- Maximum Zener Impedance (Zz):
- 8 Ohms at Izt = 53 mA (dynamic impedance)
- 500 Ohms at Iz = 1 mA (maximum impedance at lower current)
- Reverse Leakage Current (Ir): 3 μA max at Vr = 1V
- Maximum Reverse Voltage (Vr): 1V
- Package Type: DO-41 (axial leaded glass)
- Junction Temperature (Tj max): 200°C
- Storage Temperature Range: –65°C to +200°C
- Mounting: Through-hole
Features:
- Precision 4.7V Zener regulation
- 1W power handling capability
- Low dynamic impedance
- High stability and reliability
- Axial leaded DO-41 package for easy mounting
