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Document Number 86049

Rev. 1.6, 14-Apr-05

Vishay Semiconductors

www.vishay.com

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949539

Standard Avalanche Sinterglass Diode

Features

• Controlled avalanche characteristics

• Glass passivated junction

• Hermetically sealed package

• Low reverse current

• High surge current loading

• Lead (Pb)-free component

• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC

and WEEE 2002/96/EC

Applications

Rectification, general purpose

Mechanical Data

Case: SOD-57 Sintered glass case

Terminals: Plated axial leads, solderable per

MIL-STD-750, Method 2026

Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end

Mounting Position: Any

Weight: approx. 369 mg

Parts Table

Absolute Maximum Ratings

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

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