BA157 thru BA159
Vishay General Semiconductor
Fast Switching Plastic Rectifier
Major Ratings and Characteristics
IF(AV)
VRRM
IFSM
trr
1.0 A
50 V to 600 V
20 A
150 ns, 250 ns, 500 ns
5.0 µA
IR
VF
1.3 V
DO-204AL (DO-41)
Tj max.
125 °C
Features
Mechanical Data
• Fast switching for high efficiency
• Low forward voltage drop
• Low leakage current
Case: DO-204AL, molded epoxy body
Epoxy meets UL-94V-0 Flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated (E3 Suffix) leads, solder-
able per J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
• High forward surge capability
• Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Typical Applications
For use in fast switching rectification of power supply,
inverters, converters and freewheeling diodes for
consumer and Telecommunication.
(Note: These devices are not Q101 qualified. There-
fore, the devices specified in this datasheet have not
been designed for use in automotive or Hi-Rel appli-
cations.)
Maximum Ratings
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Symbol BA157
BA158 BA159D BA159
Unit
V
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
VRRM
VRMS
VDC
400
280
400
600
420
600
800
560
800
1000
700
Maximum RMS voltage
V
V
A
Maximum DC blocking voltage
1000
Maximum average forward rectified current 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length
at TA = 55 °C
IF(AV)
1.0
20
Peak forward surge current 10 ms single half sine-wave superimposed on
rated load
IFSM
A
Maximum operation junction temperature
Maximum storage temperature
TJ
- 65 to + 125
- 65 to + 150
°C
°C
TSTG
Document Number 88536
10-Oct-05
www.vishay.com
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