BA157 THRU BA159
FAST RECOVERY RECTIFIERS
Reverse Voltage - 400 to 1000 Volts Forward Current -1.0 Ampere
Case: JEDEC DO-41 molded plastic body
Terminals: Plated axial leads, solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Mounting Position: Any
Weight:0.012 ounce, 0.33 grams
The plastic package carries Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
Fast switching for high efficiency
Low reverse leakage
High forward surge current capability
High temperature soldering guaranteed:
250 C/10 seconds,0.375”(9.5mm) lead length,
5 lbs. (2.3kg) tension
FEATURES
MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
DO-41
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
600
420
600
1000
700
1000
VOLTS
VOLTS
VOLTS
SYMBOLS UNITS
Amp
Amps
Volts
V RRM
V RMS
V DC
I(AV)
I FSM
V F
1.0
30.0
1.3
Operating junction and storage temperature range
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
Maximum RMS voltage
Maximum DC blocking voltage
Maximum average forward rectified current
0.375”(9.5mm) lead length at T A=75 C
Peak forward surge current
8.3ms single half sine-wave superimposed on
rated load (JEDEC Method)
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 1.0A
Maximum DC reverse current T A=25 C
at rated DC blocking voltage T A=100 C
I R
5.0
50.0
RθJA
C J
T J,T STG
50.0
15.0
-65 to +150
pF
C
A
μTypical thermal resistance (NOTE 3)C/W Typical junction capacitance (NOTE 2)
Maximum reverse recovery time (NOTE 1)t rr150250500ns
Note:1.Reverse recovery condition I F=0.5A,I R=1.0A,Irr=0.25A
2.Measured at 1MHz and applied reverse voltage of 4.0V D.C.
3.Thermal resistance from junction to ambient at 0.375”(9.5mm)lead length,P.C.B. mounted
400
280
400
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Ratings at 25 C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Single phase half-wave 60Hz,resistive or inductive load,for capacitive load current derate by 20%.
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTIC CURVES BA157 THRU BA159
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.5
0.1 1.0 10 100
0.01 0.1 1 10 100
100
10
1
0.1
REVERSE VOLTAGE,VOLTS t,PULSE DURATION,sec.
FIG. 5-TYPICAL JUNCTION CAPACITANCE FIG. 6-TYPICAL TRANSIENT THERMAL IMPEDANCE
FIG. 3-TYPICAL INSTANTANEOUS FORWARD
CHARACTERISTICS
NUMBER OF CYCLES AT 60 Hz
FIG. 2-MAXIMUM NON-REPETITIVE PEAK FORWARD FIG. 1- FORWARD CURRENT DERATING CURVE
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VOLTS
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PERCENT OF PEAK REVERSE VOLTAGE,%
FIG. 4-TYPICAL REVERSE CHARACTERISTICS
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, C