Datasheet
BA157, BA158, BA159D, BA159
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RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES (T
A
= 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Fig. 1 - Forward Current Derating Curve
Fig. 2 - Maximum Non-repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Fig. 3 - Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
Fig. 4 - Typical Reverse Characteristics
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
BA158-E3/54 0.33 54 5500 13" diameter paper tape and reel
BA158-E3/73 0.33 73 3000 Ammo pack packaging
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Current (A)
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
0.375" (9.5 mm) Lead Length
60 Hz
Resistive or Inductive Load
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
1
10
100
0
5
10
15
20
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
T
J
= 55 °C
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
0.4
0.6
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
2.0
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
0.8
1.8
T
J
= 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 μs
1 % Duty Cycle
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
20
60
80
100
0.01
1
10
100
0.1
40
0
Instantaneous Reverse Current (μA)
T
J
= 25 °C
T
J
= 100 °C




