The BYV29B-500 ultrafast rectifier diode, produced by Philips Semiconductors, features low forward voltage drop, fast switching, and soft recovery characteristics.
The BYV29B-500 is an ultrafast, epitaxial rectifier diode intended for use as an output rectifier in high‑frequency switched‑mode power supplies. It is supplied in a SOT404 surface‑mount package.
Key specifications include a peak repetitive reverse voltage of 500 V, typical forward voltage of 0.90 V at 8 A/150 °C, average forward current of 9 A, and a reverse recovery time of about 60 ns. Thermal resistance from junction to mounting base is 2.5 K/W and the device has a net mass of 1.49 g.
| Peak repetitive reverse voltage | 500 V |
|---|---|
| Net mass | 1.49 g |
The device is rated for a peak repetitive reverse voltage of 500 V.