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Glass Passivated Junction Fast Switching Rectifier
BA157GP thru BA159GP
Vishay General Semiconductor
FEATURES
• Superectifier structure for high reliability condition
• Cavity-free glass-passivated junction
• Fast switching for high efficiency
• Low leakage current, typical IR less than 0.1 μA
• High forward surge capability
• Meets environmental standard MIL-S-19500
• Solder dip 275 °C max. 10 s, per JESD 22-B106
• AEC-Q101 qualified
• Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and in
accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For general purpose of medium frequency rectification.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: DO-204AL, molded epoxy over glass body
Molding compound meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating
Base P/N-E3 - RoHS compliant, commercial grade
Base P/NHE3 - RoHS compliant, AEC-Q101 qualified
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD 22-B102
E3 suffix meets JESD 201 class 1A whisker test, HE3 suffix
meets JESD 201 class 2 whisker test
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 1.0 A
VRRM 400 V to 1000 V
IFSM 20 A
trr 150 ns, 250 ns, 500 ns
IR5.0 μA
VF1.3 V
TJ max. 175 °C
DO-204AL (DO-41)
SUPERECTIFIER®
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL BA157GP BA158GP BA159DGP BA159GP UNIT
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 400 600 800 1000 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 280 420 560 700 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 400 600 800 1000 V
Maximum average forward rectified current 0.375" (9.5 mm)
lead length at TA = 55 °C IF(AV) 1.0 A
Peak forward surge current 10 ms single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load IFSM 20 A
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 65 to + 175 °C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL BA157GP BA158GP BA159DGP BA159GP UNIT
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage 1.0 A VF1.3 V
Maximum DC reverse current
at rated DC blocking voltage TA = 25 °C IR5.0 μA
Maximum reverse recovery time IF = 0.5 A, IR = 1.0 A,
Irr = 0.25 A trr 150 250 500 500 ns
Typical junction capacitance 4.0 V, 1 MHz CJ15 pF
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BA157GP thru BA159GP
Vishay General Semiconductor
Note
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length, P.C.B. mounted
Note
(1) AEC-Q101 qualified
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Fig. 1 - Forward Current Derating Curve
Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Fig. 3 - Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Typical Reverse Characteristics
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL BA157GP BA158GP BA159DGP BA159GP UNIT
Typical thermal resistance RJA (1) 55 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
BA158GP-E3/54 0.336 54 5500 13" Diameter paper tape and reel
BA158GP-E3/73 0.336 73 3000 Ammo pack packaging
BA158GPHE3/54 (1) 0.336 54 5500 13" Diameter paper tape and reel
BA158GPHE3/73 (1) 0.336 73 3000 Ammo pack packaging
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Rectied Current (A)
25 50 75 100 125 150 175
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
Resistive or Inductive Load
0.375" (9.5 mm) Lead Length
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
110 100
0
5
10
15
20
Number of Cycles at 50 Hz
TA = 25 °C
10 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
at Rated Load
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
00.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
0.1
1
10
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 μs
1 % Duty Cycle
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
020 40 60 80 100
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Instantaneous Reverse Current (μA)
TJ = 125 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 75 °C
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Fig. 5 - Typical Junction Capacitance Fig. 6 - Typical Transient Thermal Impedance
PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
110 100
1
10
100
TJ = 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50 mVp-p
0.01 0.1 110 100
0.1
1
10
100
t - Pulse Duration (s)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
DO-204AL (DO-41)
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
0.205 (5.2)
0.160 (4.1)
0.107 (2.7)
0.080 (2.0)
DIA.
0.034 (0.86)
0.028 (0.71)
DIA.
• Lead diameter isfor sufx “E” part numbers
0.026 (0.66)
0.023 (0.58)
Note
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