# PDZ5.6BGWJ

**Nexperia** · Zener Diodes · SOD-123

PDZ5.6BGWJ from Nexperia, in a SOD-123. Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.

## Pinout

| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K | passive | Cathode of the Zener diode; the marking bar on the package indicates the cathode. |
| 2 | A | passive | Anode of the Zener diode; the datasheet gives no further electrical limit or function for this pin beyond its symbol in Table 2. |

## Key specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nexperia |
| Package | SOD-123 |
| Category | Diodes |
| Pins | 2 |

## Electrical characteristics

Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json `metadata.characteristics` carries them as data).

| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Conditions | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working voltage (nominal 5.6 V, type B) | VZ | 5.48 |  | 5.73 | V | IZ = 5 mA | 4 |
| Maximum differential resistance | rdif |  |  | 100 | Ω |  | 4 |
| Reverse current | IR |  |  | 50 | μA | IZ = 0.5 mA | 4 |
| Reverse current | IR |  |  | 1 | μA | IZ = 5 mA | 4 |
| Maximum reverse voltage for reverse current limits | VR |  |  | 2.5 | V |  | 4 |
| Diode capacitance | Cd |  |  | 275 | pF | f = 1 MHz; VR = 0 V | 4 |
| Non-repetitive peak reverse current | IZSM |  |  | 5.5 | A | tp = 100 μs; Tamb = 25 °C | 4 |
| Tolerance series B2 (approximately) |  | -2 |  | 2 | % | Tolerance series B2, approximately ± 2 % | 1 |
| Forward voltage | VF |  |  | 0.9 | V | IF = 10 mA | 3 |
| Forward voltage | VF |  |  | 1.1 | V | IF = 100 mA | 3 |
| Forward current | IF |  |  | 200 | mA |  | 3 |
| Non-repetitive peak reverse power dissipation | PZSM |  |  | 40 | W | tp = 100 μs; square wave; Tj = 25 °C prior to surge | 3 |
| Total power dissipation | Ptot |  |  | 365 | mW | Tamb ≤ 25 °C; FR4 PCB, standard footprint | 3 |
| Total power dissipation | Ptot |  |  | 625 | mW | Tamb ≤ 25 °C; FR4 PCB, mounting pad for cathode 1 cm2 | 3 |
| Junction temperature | Tj |  |  | 150 | °C |  | 3 |
| Ambient temperature | Tamb | -55 |  | 150 | °C |  | 3 |
| Storage temperature | Tstg | -65 |  | 150 | °C |  | 3 |
| Thermal resistance from junction to ambient | Rth(j-a) |  |  | 340 | K/W | in free air; FR4 PCB, standard footprint | 3 |
| Thermal resistance from junction to ambient | Rth(j-a) |  |  | 200 | K/W | FR4 PCB, mounting pad for cathode 1 cm2 | 3 |
| Thermal resistance from junction to solder point | Rth(j-sp) |  |  | 50 | K/W | soldering point of cathode tab | 3 |

## CAD (KiCad official)

- Symbol: `PDZ5.6BGWJ`
- Footprint: `Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123F`
- 3D model: SOD-123 (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
- 3D model files: `pdz5-6bgwj-etched.step` / `pdz5-6bgwj-etched.glb` carry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleable `Adom.LaserEtch` group (Fusion-ready); `pdz5-6bgwj.step` / `pdz5-6bgwj.glb` are the bare package body.

## Provenance

Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:

- **Datasheet:** [Nexperia datasheet](https://jlcpcb.com/api/file/downloadByFileSystemAccessId/8588915571803508736) (12 pp, sha256 `b02f2b4d94446a46`, retrieved 2026-10-18, tier: lcsc)
- **Extractor:** parts-factory `2.0.0` / `extract_pins 0.3`, primary `claude-haiku-5-5` (text), consensus `claude-sonnet-5-5` (agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish.
- **CAD:** KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).

[Datasheet PDF](docs/pdz5-6bgwj-datasheet.pdf)