Microsemi Introduces the BAS40 and BAS70 Series of Schottky Barrier Diodes

Microsemi Corp. (Santa Ana, CA) announced that it has introduced two new series of Schottky barrier diodes with capacitance and space-saving packaging that targets high-speed switching and signal termination in mobile phones and hand-held information appliance applications.

The new low-capacitance devices, designated the BAS40 and BAS70 Series, offer a choice of single- or dual-barrier diodes in the compact industry-standard SOT-23 package. With their capacitance rated at less than 5pF, the new diodes are designed for general high-speed switching, high-level mixers and detector applications in battery-powered products like mobile phones and personal digital assistants.

The BAS40 Series has a peak reverse-voltage rating of 40V, and the BAS70 Series has a rating of 70V. Each series offers dual-configuration options with doubler, common-cathode and common-anode designs available. These devices are in production, with samples available from stock. Pricing for the BAS40 or BAS70 is $0.12 in quantities of 10,000.