Standard Avalanche Sinterglass Diode

BYW52, BYW53, BYW54, BYW55, BYW56

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Document Number: 86049

158

Rev. 1.7, 25-Aug-10

MECHANICAL DATA

Case: SOD-57

Terminals: plated axial leads, solderable per MIL-STD-750,

method 2026

Polarity: color band denotes cathode end

Mounting position: any

Weight: approx. 369 mg

FEATURES

• Controlled avalanche characteristics

• Glass passivated junction

• Hermetically sealed package

• Low reverse current

• High surge current loading

• Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and in

accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC

• Halogen-free according to IEC 61249-2-21 definition

APPLICATIONS

• Rectification, general purpose

949539

PARTS TABLE

PART

TYPE DIFFERENTIATION

PACKAGE

BYW52

SOD-57

BYW53

SOD-57

BYW54

SOD-57

BYW55

SOD-57

BYW56

SOD-57

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

PART

SYMBOL

VALUE

UNIT

Reverse voltage = repetitive peak

reverse voltage

See electrical characteristics

BYW52

200

V

BYW53

400

V

BYW54

600

V

BYW55

800

V

BYW56

1000

V

Peak forward surge current

50

A

Repetitive peak forward current

12

A

Average forward current

ϕ = 180 °

2A

Pulse avalanche peak power

1000

W

Pulse energy in avalanche mode, non

repetitive (inductive load switch off)

20

mJ

Junction and storage temperature

range

- 55 to + 175

°C

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

VALUE

UNIT

Junction ambient

45

K/W

On PC board with spacing 25 mm

100

K/W