Overview
The BAV21W-7-F is a high-conductance surface mount switching diode produced by Diodes Incorporated. It is part of the BAV21W series and is designed for general-purpose switching applications. This diode is packaged in a SOD-123 case and is suitable for automated insertion, making it ideal for high-volume manufacturing processes. The device is RoHS compliant, lead-free, and halogen and antimony free, aligning with green and environmentally friendly manufacturing standards.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse Voltage - Max (Vrrm) | 200 | V |
| Reverse Recovery Time - Max | 50 | ns |
| Power Dissipation | 250 | mW |
| Average Forward Current - Max | 200 | mA |
| Peak Current - Max | 2.5 | A |
| Package Style | SOD-123 | |
| Mounting Method | Surface Mount | |
| Operating and Storage Temperature Range | -65 to +150 | °C |
| Forward Voltage - Max | 1.25 | V |
| Total Capacitance | 5.0 | pF |
Key Features
- Fast switching speed
- Surface mount package ideally suited for automated insertion
- For general-purpose switching applications
- High conductance
- Peak reverse DC blocking voltage of 200 V
- Average rectified output current of 200 mA
- Operating and storage temperature range of -65 to +150 °C
- Power dissipation of 250 mW
- Totally lead-free and fully RoHS compliant
- Halogen and antimony free, making it a 'green' device
- AEC-Q101 qualified for high reliability in automotive applications (for BAV21WQ variant)
Applications
The BAV21W-7-F is designed for general-purpose switching applications. It is suitable for use in a variety of electronic circuits where fast switching and high reliability are required. Specific applications include:
- Automotive systems (especially the BAV21WQ variant which is AEC-Q101 qualified)
- Consumer electronics
- Industrial control systems
- Power supplies and rectifier circuits
Q & A
- What is the maximum reverse voltage of the BAV21W-7-F diode?
The maximum reverse voltage (Vrrm) of the BAV21W-7-F diode is 200 V.
- What is the reverse recovery time of the BAV21W-7-F diode?
The reverse recovery time of the BAV21W-7-F diode is 50 ns.
- What is the power dissipation of the BAV21W-7-F diode?
The power dissipation of the BAV21W-7-F diode is 250 mW.
- What is the average forward current of the BAV21W-7-F diode?
The average forward current of the BAV21W-7-F diode is 200 mA.
- What is the peak current of the BAV21W-7-F diode?
The peak current of the BAV21W-7-F diode is 2.5 A.
- What is the package style and mounting method of the BAV21W-7-F diode?
The BAV21W-7-F diode is packaged in a SOD-123 case and uses surface mount technology.
- Is the BAV21W-7-F diode RoHS compliant?
Yes, the BAV21W-7-F diode is RoHS compliant, lead-free, and halogen and antimony free.
- What is the operating and storage temperature range of the BAV21W-7-F diode?
The operating and storage temperature range of the BAV21W-7-F diode is -65 to +150 °C.
- Is the BAV21W-7-F diode suitable for automotive applications?
The BAV21WQ variant is AEC-Q101 qualified and suitable for automotive applications, but the BAV21W-7-F is generally used for general-purpose switching.
- What is the total capacitance of the BAV21W-7-F diode?
The total capacitance of the BAV21W-7-F diode is 5.0 pF.
