New Yorker Electronics is now distributing the new Good-Ark Semiconductor GCR Series of current regulating diodes, used primarily for current stabilization and current limiting. The new Good-Ark device supplies a 
Source: New Yorker Electronicsconstant current to an electric circuit, even when power supply voltage fluctuations or load impedance fluctuations occur.
Current regulating (or current limiting) diodes permit a current passing through them to rise to a certain value, and then level off at a specific value. The Good-Ark GCR diode has a negative temperature coefficient in order to protect the LED at high temperatures. It maintains excellent current regulation throughout the entire temperature range of -40° C to 150° C.
This surface-mount diode also has high dynamic impedance at the frequency of maximum value. The Good-Ark HiRel current regulating diodes regulate currents over a broad voltage range, with the series running from 0.1 mA thru 18 mA. They are available in 16 different voltage options, all housed in the SOD-123FL package. They are typically used in instrumentation and lighting applications.
Features and benefits:
- Negative temperature coefficient capability
- Excellent current regulation throughout temperature range
- High reliability
- High dynamic impedance
Applications:
- Instrumentation
- High-accuracy meters
- Measurement equipment
