BXY 42BA-6 is a silicon PIN diode with a maximum reverse voltage VR of 50 V, peak forward current IFRM of 5 A, operating temperature range Top -55...+150, and total power dissipation Ptot of 800 mW.
This document is a datasheet for the Siemens BXY 42BA-6, a Silicon PIN Diode designed with fast switching capabilities and housed in a coaxial package. The device requires electrostatic discharge precautions during handling.
The datasheet provides maximum ratings including a reverse voltage of 50 V and a peak forward current of 5 A. It also lists electrical characteristics such as breakdown voltage, storage time, diode capacitance, charge carrier life time, and forward resistance at specific test conditions.
| Reverse voltage (Vr) | 50 V |
|---|---|
| Peak forward current | 5 A |
| Total power dissipation (Prot) | 800 mw |
| Junction temperature (Tj) | 175 Cc |
| Storage temperature range | - 55... + 150 |
| Operating temperature range | - 55... + 150 |
| Breakdown voltage (Veer) | 50 V |
| Reverse current (Ir) | 5 nA |
| Storage time (ts) | 4 ns |
| Diode capacitance (Ct) | 0.34 pF |
| Charge carrier life time (TL) | 40 ns |
| Forward resistance (r) | 1.5 Q |
The device has a maximum reverse voltage rating of 50 V.
The peak forward current must not exceed 5 A for a pulse time of 1 us.
The device operates from -55 to +150 C and can be stored in the same range.