Vishay BZX55C
BZX55C variants from Vishay
BZX55C Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Zener Diodes.
BZX55C is a Vishay order-code family — not a single orderable MPN. This page lists 28 variants that share the same core device but differ in suffix fields (package, grade, reel/tube, electrical bin, etc.). Pick the exact full part number; substituting within the family without checking the datasheet often causes assembly or spec mismatches.
In a Pack of 250, Vishay, 10V Zener Diode 6% 500 mW Through Hole 2-Pin DO-35 Other listed variants describe: ZENER DIODE DO35-E2 - Tape and Reel; Diode Zener Single 12V 5% 500mW Automotive 2-Pin DO-35 Ammo.
Suffix examples in this family: 10-TAP, 10-TR, 12-TAP, 13-TAP, 15-TAP, 15V, 16-TAP, 18-TAP. The characters after the base number usually encode package, temperature, or performance grade — compare the variant table column-by-column rather than assuming pin-compatible drops-in.
Example MPNs: BZX55C10-TAP, BZX55C10-TR, BZX55C12-TAP, BZX55C13-TAP, BZX55C15-TAP, BZX55C15V.
Key Features
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
- 28 distinct suffix patternsExamples: 10-TAP, 10-TR, 12-TAP, 13-TAP, 15-TAP (+23 more). Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.
Target Applications
- Zener Diodes — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 28 BZX55C part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZX55C10-TAP | In a Pack of 250, Vishay, 10V Zener Diode 6% 500 mW Through Hole 2-Pin DO-35 | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C10-TR | ZENER DIODE DO35-E2 - Tape and Reel | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C12-TAP | Diode Zener Single 12V 5% 500mW Automotive 2-Pin DO-35 Ammo | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C13-TAP | Zener Diode, 13V V(Z), 5%, 0.5W, | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C15-TAP | Diode Zener Single 15V 6% 500mW Automotive 2-Pin DO-35 Ammo | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C15V | Discrete Semiconductors--Diodes--Zener--Zener Diode Arrays | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C16-TAP | Zener Diodes 16 Volt 0.5W 5% | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C18-TAP | Zener Diodes 18 Volt 0.5W 5% | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C20-TAP | Zener Diode, 20V V(Z), 5%, 0.5W, | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C22-TAP | Zener Diodes 22 Volt 0.5W 5% | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C24-TAP | Zener Diode, 24V V(Z), 5%, 0.5W, | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C27-TAP | Zener Diodes 27 Volt 0.5W 5% | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C2V7-TAP | Zener Diode, 2.7V V(Z), 7.41%, 0.5W, Silicon, Unidirectional, DO-35 | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C33-TAP | Zener Diodes 33 Volt 0.5W 5% | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C36-TAP | Zener Diodes 36 Volt 0.5W 5% | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C39-TAP | Zener Diodes 39 Volt 0.5W 5% | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C3V0-TAP | Zener Diodes 3.0 Volt 0.5W 5% | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C3V3-TAP | Diode Zener Single 3.3V 6% 500mW Automotive 2-Pin DO-35 Ammo | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C3V6-TAP | Zener Diodes 3.6 Volt 0.5W 5% | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| BZX55C3V9-TAP | Zener Diode, 3.9V V(Z), 5%, 0.5W, | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on BZX55C map to package, grade, and reel options.
BZX55C uses a shared prefix; characters after the prefix encode orderable options. Two lines with the same prefix are not drop-in replacements unless the differing columns match your need.
Suffixes seen here: 10-TAP, 10-TR, 12-TAP, 13-TAP, 15-TAP, 15V, 16-TAP, 18-TAP, 20-TAP, 22-TAP (+18 more).
Full MPN examples: BZX55C10-TAP, BZX55C10-TR, BZX55C12-TAP, BZX55C13-TAP, BZX55C15-TAP.
Tip: photograph or copy the reel label — reel diameter, QTY per reel, and moisture sensitivity level (MSL) are often suffix-driven and won't show in the schematic.
How to Choose the Right BZX55C Zener Diodes
Match the footprint first
Pull the exact package drawing for your MPN — base-number swaps fail most often at the footprint, not the schematic.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For BZX55C, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "BZX55C" — include the full suffix (e.g. 10-TAP, 10-TR, 12-TAP). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for BZX55C product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
Source BZX55C with Octatronics
Request stock confirmation, lead time, date code, and pricing for all 28 ordering variants from Vishay. Our team supports active, EOL, and hard-to-find component sourcing.
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- Package, grade, and compliance verification
Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the BZX55C product family.