Key facts
- Brand
- Siemens
- Model
- BB 837
- Category
- Other Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-04-05
Start here

Siemens BB 837 Silicon Tuning Diode Datasheet
The BB 837 is a silicon tuning diode designed for TV‑sat indoor units with an extended frequency range up to 2.8 GHz and a high capacitance ratio. It is supplied in an SOD‑323 package (1=C 2=A) and is intended for use where precise capacitance matching is required.
Key specifications include a reverse voltage rating of 30 V (peak 35 V), forward current of 20 mA, operating temperature from –5 °C to +150 °C, and a typical diode capacitance of 6 pF at 1 V/1 MHz. Detailed DC and AC characteristics, such as reverse currents and series resistance, are also listed.
Siemens BB 837 specifications
| Peak reverse voltage (Vem) | 35 V |
|---|---|
| Forward current (Ir) | 20 mA |
| Operating temperature range (Top) | -5 °C … +150 °C |
| Storage temperature (Tstg) | -5 °C … +150 °C |
| Reverse current (IR) | ≤10 nA |
| Reverse current (Ip) | ≤200 nA |
| Diode capacitance (1 V, 1 MHz) | 6 pF |
| Capacitance ratio (Cr1/Crog) | up to 12.2 |
| Series resistance (Rs) | 1.5 Ω |
| Series inductance (Ls) | 1.4 nH |
All Siemens BB 837 documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the operating temperature range for the BB 837?
It operates from –5 °C up to +150 °C.
What is the typical capacitance of the BB 837 at 1 V and 1 MHz?
The typical capacitance is 6 pF under those conditions.
What is the maximum reverse voltage rating of the BB 837 diode?
The diode reverse voltage (Vp) is rated at 30 V.
What forward current can the BB 837 handle?
The forward current (Ir) rating is 20 mA.
