Overview
The BAV99, produced by NXP USA Inc. (now part of Nexperia), is a high-speed switching diode encapsulated in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package. This diode is designed for general-purpose switching applications and is known for its high switching speed, low capacitance, and low leakage current. It is widely used in various electronic designs across different industries, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type Number | BAV99 |
| Package | SOT23 (TO-236AB) |
| Package Size (mm) | 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 |
| Reverse Voltage (V_R [max]) | 100 V |
| Forward Current (I_F [max]) | 215 mA |
| Forward Voltage (V_F [max]) | 1000 mV @ I_F = 50 mA |
| Reverse Current (I_R [max]) | 1000 nA @ V_R = 75 V |
| Switching Time (t_rr [max]) | 4 ns |
| Capacitance (C_d [max]) | 1.5 pF |
| Configuration | Dual series |
Key Features
- High switching speed with a recovery time (t_rr) of ≤ 4 ns.
- Low capacitance of ≤ 1.5 pF.
- Low leakage current.
- Reverse voltage of up to 100 V.
- Small SMD plastic package (SOT23).
- General-purpose switching and reverse polarity protection.
Applications
The BAV99 is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications across different industries, including:
- Automotive systems for switching and protection.
- Industrial control systems for high-speed switching.
- Consumer electronics for general-purpose switching and reverse polarity protection.
- Power and computing systems where high-speed switching is required.
Q & A
- What is the BAV99 diode used for? The BAV99 is a high-speed switching diode used for general-purpose switching and reverse polarity protection in various electronic designs.
- What is the package type of the BAV99 diode? The BAV99 diode is encapsulated in a small SOT23 (TO-236AB) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
- What is the maximum reverse voltage of the BAV99 diode? The maximum reverse voltage (V_R [max]) is 100 V.
- What is the maximum forward current of the BAV99 diode? The maximum forward current (I_F [max]) is 215 mA.
- What is the switching time of the BAV99 diode? The recovery time (t_rr [max]) is ≤ 4 ns.
- What is the capacitance of the BAV99 diode? The capacitance (C_d [max]) is ≤ 1.5 pF.
- Is the BAV99 diode suitable for automotive applications? Yes, the BAV99 is suitable for automotive systems due to its high switching speed and low leakage current.
- Can the BAV99 diode be used in industrial control systems? Yes, it is suitable for industrial control systems requiring high-speed switching.
- What are the common industries where the BAV99 diode is used? The BAV99 diode is used in automotive, industrial, power, computing, and consumer electronics.
- Is the BAV99 diode RoHS compliant? Yes, the BAV99 diode is RoHS compliant.
