

Overview
The MMSZ5231B is a zener Diode made by Diodes Incorporated in a SOD-123 package with 2 pins. -65℃~+150℃ 1 Independent 1.6kΩ 17Ω 370mW 4.85V~5.36V 5.1V 5uA@2V SOD-123 Zener Diodes ROHS.
PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Device:D_Zener, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 70,731 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C85181). 6 open-source boards in 3 repositories on GitHub use it.
Symbol
Footprint
From the datasheet
3- Forward voltage
- 900 mV · max at IF = 10 mA · p. 2
- Junction to air (SOD123)
- 338 K/W · junction to ambient air; FR-4 PCB with 1 inch copper pad layout · p. 2
- Junction, hottest
- 150 °C · max operating junction temperature · p. 2
What it is and has
4- Power dissipation
- 500mW · p. 1
- Package
- SOD123 · p. 1
- Qualification
- AEC-Q101 · p. 1
- Polarity marking
- Cathode band · p. 1
Specifications
10| Parameter | Conditions | As printed | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Voltage VF | IF = 10mA | max 0.9 V | 2 |
| Power Dissipation PD | Note 4; TL = +75°C | max 500 mW | 2 |
| Power Dissipation PD | Note 5; TA = +25°C; device mounted on FR-4 PCB with 1 inch copper pad layout | max 370 mW | 2 |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient Air RθJA | Note 5; device mounted on FR-4 PCB with 1 inch copper pad layout | typ 338 °C/W | 2 |
| Operating and Storage Temperature Range TJ, TSTG | min -65 · max 150 °C | 2 | |
| Zener Voltage Range (Note 6) VZ | MMSZ5231B; IZT = 20 mA; typ field represents nominal voltage; short duration pulse test | min 4.85 · typ 5.1 · max 5.36 V | 2 |
| Test Current IZT | MMSZ5231B; specified test current | typ 20 mA | 2 |
| Maximum Zener Impedance ZZT | MMSZ5231B; IZT = 20 mA; f = 1KHz | max 17 Ω | 2 |
| Maximum Zener Impedance ZZK | MMSZ5231B; IZK = 0.25mA; f = 1KHz | max 1600 Ω | 2 |
| Maximum Reverse Leakage Current (Note 6) IR | MMSZ5231B; VR = 2.0 V; short duration pulse test | max 5 A | 2 |
Parameters
11- Diode Configuration
- 1 Independent
- Impedance(Zzk)
- 1.6kΩ
- Impedance(Zzt)
- 17Ω
- Junction Temperature(Max)
- 150℃
- Operating Junction Temperature Range
- -65℃~+150℃
- Pd - Power Dissipation
- 370mW
- Reverse Leakage Current (Ir)
- 5uA
- Thermal Resistance(Junction to Ambient)
- 338℃/W
- Voltage - Forward(Vf)
- 900mV
- Zener Voltage(Nom)
- 5.1V
- Zener Voltage(Range)
- 4.85V~5.36V
Order codes
2- MMSZ5231B-13-FLCSC C6096447
- MMSZ5231B-7-FLCSC C85181
Pinout
2| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K | Passive |
| 2 | A | Passive |
Open-source boards using it
All 6- 6 layers150 × 100 mm

- 4 layers90 × 95 mm

Wiegand bridge
EdgeCoil/wiegand-bridge
ESP32-S3 Wiegand reader bridge for Home Assistant: 4-layer board, BOM and ESPHome firmware.
197 parts1 - 4 layers

- 4 layers42 × 44 mm

Wiegand bridge lite
EdgeCoil/wiegand-bridge
ESP32-S3 Wiegand reader bridge for Home Assistant: 4-layer board, BOM and ESPHome firmware.
75 parts1 - 4 layers38 × 60 mm

- 4 layers38 × 60 mm

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Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the MMSZ5231B?
Yes. The symbol is Device:D_Zener and the footprint Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.
What package is the MMSZ5231B?
SOD-123, with 2 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where is the MMSZ5231B datasheet?
Diodes Incorporated publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.
Where can I order the MMSZ5231B?
JLCPCB lists it as part C85181, with 70,731 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
What can replace the MMSZ5231B?
Parts like it in the library: the BZT52B5V1 by hongjiacheng, the BZT52C5V1 by MDD, the BZT52C5V1 by Jiangsu Changjing Electronics Technology (CJ) and the BZT52C5V1 by GOODWORK. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.
Which open-source boards use the MMSZ5231B?
6 boards in 3 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.
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