BYV12/13/14/15/16 is a fast silicon mesa rectifier from Vishay Telefunken. The features are glass passivated junction, hermetically sealed package, soft recovery characteristic, low reverse current. Applications for TV line output circuits and switch mode power supply
This handbook describes the Vishay BYV12 to BYV16 series of fast silicon mesa rectifiers. It lists the key electrical parameters, absolute maximum ratings, and typical performance characteristics needed for design and application.
Key data include reverse voltage ratings from 100 V to 1000 V, a typical forward voltage of 1.5 V at 1 A, a repetitive peak forward current of 9 A, and thermal resistance values ranging from 45 K/W to 100 K/W depending on lead length and mounting conditions. The document also contains a policy statement on ozone‑depleting substances.
| Reverse voltage (BYV12) | 100 V |
|---|---|
| Reverse voltage (BYV13) | 400 V |
| Forward voltage (typical, 1 A) | 1.5 V |
| Repetitive peak forward current | 9 A |
| Average forward current | 1.5 A |
| Thermal resistance (lead length 10 mm) | 45 K/W |
| Thermal resistance (lead length 25 mm) | 100 K/W |
The typical forward voltage is 1.5 V when the forward current is 1 A.
The maximum repetitive peak forward current is 9 A.
For a 10 mm lead length, the thermal resistance is 45 K/W.