Overview
The BAV21 is a high-voltage general-purpose diode manufactured by Fairchild Semiconductor, now part of ON Semiconductor. This diode is designed for various general-purpose applications and is known for its high switching speed and reliability. It is encapsulated in a hermetically sealed leaded glass SOD27 (DO-35) package, ensuring robustness and durability in different environmental conditions.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Type Number | BAV21 | - |
| Package | SOD27 (DO-35) | - |
| Continuous Reverse Voltage (VR) | 200 V | V |
| Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (VRRM) | 250 V | V |
| Repetitive Peak Forward Current (IFRM) | 625 mA | mA |
| Forward Voltage (VF) at IF = 100 mA | 1 V | V |
| Reverse Recovery Time (trr) | 50 ns | ns |
| Reverse Leakage Current (IR) at VR = 200 V | 100 nA | nA |
| Diode Capacitance (Cd) at VR = 0 V, f = 1 MHz | 5 pF | pF |
| Junction Temperature (Tj) | 175 °C | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range (Tstg) | -65 to +175 °C | °C |
Key Features
- Hermetically sealed leaded glass SOD27 (DO-35) package for robustness and reliability.
- High switching speed with a reverse recovery time of up to 50 ns.
- Continuous reverse voltage of up to 200 V and repetitive peak reverse voltage of up to 250 V.
- Repetitive peak forward current of up to 625 mA.
- Low forward voltage drop of 1 V at 100 mA.
- Low reverse leakage current of 100 nA at 200 V.
- Diode capacitance of 5 pF at 0 V and 1 MHz.
Applications
The BAV21 diode is suitable for a variety of general-purpose applications in industrial equipment, such as:
- Oscilloscopes
- Digital voltmeters
- Video output stages in color television
- Other general-purpose switching and rectification needs.
Q & A
- What is the maximum continuous reverse voltage of the BAV21 diode?
The maximum continuous reverse voltage of the BAV21 diode is 200 V.
- What is the repetitive peak reverse voltage of the BAV21 diode?
The repetitive peak reverse voltage of the BAV21 diode is 250 V.
- What is the maximum forward current of the BAV21 diode?
The repetitive peak forward current of the BAV21 diode is 625 mA.
- What is the forward voltage drop of the BAV21 diode at 100 mA?
The forward voltage drop of the BAV21 diode at 100 mA is 1 V.
- What is the reverse recovery time of the BAV21 diode?
The reverse recovery time of the BAV21 diode is up to 50 ns.
- What is the junction temperature range of the BAV21 diode?
The junction temperature range of the BAV21 diode is up to 175 °C.
- What is the storage temperature range of the BAV21 diode?
The storage temperature range of the BAV21 diode is -65 to +175 °C.
- What type of package does the BAV21 diode come in?
The BAV21 diode comes in a hermetically sealed leaded glass SOD27 (DO-35) package.
- What are some common applications of the BAV21 diode?
The BAV21 diode is commonly used in oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, video output stages in color television, and other general-purpose switching and rectification applications.
- What is the diode capacitance of the BAV21 at 0 V and 1 MHz?
The diode capacitance of the BAV21 at 0 V and 1 MHz is 5 pF.
