9 V rail clamp or reference — the specs that decide fit
The HZK9ATR is a 9 V nominal zener diode in a DO-213AC surface-mount package, rated for 500 mW continuous power dissipation. Its ±4.44% tolerance (roughly ±0.4 V around 9 V) makes it a fit for general-purpose voltage clamping or as a low-cost shunt reference where precision better than ±1 % is not required.
Thermal headroom — 175°C junction buys margin
The junction is rated for 175°C (TJ), 25°C above the common 150°C ceiling for standard zener diodes. In a 500 mW part with a small glass body (MINI-MELF), that extra headroom matters when the ambient is high or the current is near the limit — the die stays inside its safe operating area longer before derating kicks in.
Package and assembly — DO-213AC / MINI-MELF / SOD-80
The package is listed as Bulk (loose part delivery), with a case style of DO-213AC, MINI-MELF, or SOD-80 — a glass-passivated, cylindrical surface-mount body with tin-plated end caps. It is compatible with standard pick-and-place equipment and reflow soldering profiles for small-signal discretes.
Lifecycle and compliance
Note the RoHS non-compliant designation: the tin-lead end-cap finish is acceptable for legacy BOMs or exempt applications, but verify your assembly house's material declaration requirements before committing.
