BAW56 is a high-performance double diode produced by Philips Semiconductors. It has a small plastic SMD package, high switching speed, large power and is mainly used in thick and thin film circuits for high-speed switching.
The BAW56 is a high‑speed double diode offered by Philips Semiconductors in a small SOT‑23 surface‑mount package. It is intended for high‑speed switching applications in thin‑film and thick‑film circuits.
Key specifications include a repetitive peak reverse voltage of 85 V, continuous reverse voltage of 75 V, a repetitive peak forward current of 450 mA, and a typical switching speed of 4 ns. Electrical and thermal characteristics, package dimensions, and test circuit diagrams are detailed in the sheet.
| Repetitive peak reverse voltage | 85 V |
|---|---|
| Continuous reverse voltage | 75 V |
| Repetitive peak forward current | 450 mA |
| Forward voltage at 10 mA | 855 mV |
| Reverse recovery time | 4 ns |
| Thermal resistance (junction‑to‑ambient) | 500 K/W |
The BAW56 can withstand a repetitive peak reverse voltage of 85 V.
At a forward current of 10 mA, the BAW56 has a forward voltage of about 855 mV.
The BAW56 is supplied in a plastic surface‑mounted SOT‑23 package with three leads.
The diode has a high switching speed with a typical reverse recovery time of 4 ns.