1. Product profile
1.1 General description
High-speed switching diodes, encapsulated in small Surface-Mounted Device (SMD)
plastic packages.
1.2 Features
1.3 Applications
nHigh-speed switching
nGeneral-purpose switching
1.4 Quick reference data
[1] When switched from IF= 10 mA to IR= 10 mA; RL= 100 ; measured at IR= 1 mA.
BAV756S; BAW56 series
High-speed switching diodes
Rev. 05 — 26 November 2007 Product data sheet
Table 1. Product overview
Type number Package Package
configuration Configuration
NXP JEITA JEDEC
BAV756S SOT363 SC-88 - very small quadruple common
anode/common cathode
BAW56 SOT23 - TO-236AB small dual common anode
BAW56M SOT883 SC-101 - leadless ultra
small dual common anode
BAW56S SOT363 SC-88 - very small quadruple common
anode/common anode
BAW56T SOT416 SC-75 - ultra small dual common anode
BAW56W SOT323 SC-70 - very small dual common anode
nHigh switching speed: trr 4ns nLow capacitance: Cd2pF
nLow leakage current nReverse voltage: VR90 V
nSmall SMD plastic packages
Table 2. Quick reference data
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Per diode
IRreverse current VR= 80 V - - 0.5 µA
VRreverse voltage - - 90 V
trr reverse recovery time [1] --4ns
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2. Pinning information
Table 3. Pinning
Pin Description Simplified outline Symbol
BAV756S
1 anode (diode 1)
2 cathode (diode 2)
3 common anode (diode 2 and
diode 3)
4 cathode (diode 3)
5 anode (diode 4)
6 common cathode (diode 1
and diode 4)
BAW56; BAW56T; BAW56W
1 cathode (diode 1)
2 cathode (diode 2)
3 common anode
BAW56M
1 cathode (diode 1)
2 cathode (diode 2)
3 common anode
BAW56S
1 cathode (diode 1)
2 cathode (diode 2)
3 common anode (diode 3 and
diode 4)
4 cathode (diode 3)
5 cathode (diode 4)
6 common anode (diode 1 and
diode 2)
132
4
56
006aab103
13
6
2
54
006aaa144
12
3
006aab099
12
3
3
1
2
Transparent
top view
006aab099
12
3
132
4
56
006aab102
13
6
2
54
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3. Ordering information
4. Marking
[1] * = -: made in Hong Kong
* = p: made in Hong Kong
* = t: made in Malaysia
* = W: made in China
5. Limiting values
Table 4. Ordering information
Type number Package
Name Description Version
BAV756S SC-88 plastic surface-mounted package; 6 leads SOT363
BAW56 - plastic surface-mounted package; 3 leads SOT23
BAW56M SC-101 leadless ultra small plastic package; 3 solder lands;
body 1.0 ×0.6 ×0.5 mm SOT883
BAW56S SC-88 plastic surface-mounted package; 6 leads SOT363
BAW56T SC-75 plastic surface-mounted package; 3 leads SOT416
BAW56W SC-70 plastic surface-mounted package; 3 leads SOT323
Table 5. Marking codes
Type number Marking code[1]
BAV756S A7*
BAW56 A1*
BAW56M S5
BAW56S A1*
BAW56T A1
BAW56W A1*
Table 6. Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
Per diode
VRRM repetitive peak reverse
voltage -90V
VRreverse voltage - 90 V
IFforward current
BAV756S Ts=60°C - 250 mA
BAW56 Tamb 25 °C - 215 mA
BAW56M Tamb 25 °C - 150 mA
BAW56S Ts=60°C - 250 mA
BAW56T Ts=90°C - 150 mA
BAW56W Tamb 25 °C - 150 mA
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[1] Tj=25°C prior to surge.
[2] Device mounted on an FR4 Printed-Circuit Board (PCB), single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard
footprint.
[3] Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method.
[4] Single diode loaded.
6. Thermal characteristics
IFRM repetitive peak forward
current - 500 mA
IFSM non-repetitive peak forward
current square wave [1]
tp=1µs-4A
tp=1ms - 1 A
tp= 1 s - 0.5 A
Ptot total power dissipation [2]
BAV756S Ts=60°C - 350 mW
BAW56 Tamb 25 °C - 250 mW
BAW56M Tamb 25 °C[3] - 250 mW
BAW56S Ts=60°C - 350 mW
BAW56T Ts=90°C[4] - 170 mW
BAW56W Tamb 25 °C - 200 mW
Per device
IFforward current
BAV756S Ts=60°C - 100 mA
BAW56 Tamb 25 °C - 125 mA
BAW56M Tamb 25 °C - 75 mA
BAW56S Ts=60°C - 100 mA
BAW56T Ts=90°C - 75 mA
BAW56W Tamb 25 °C - 130 mA
Tjjunction temperature - 150 °C
Tamb ambient temperature 65 +150 °C
Tstg storage temperature 65 +150 °C
Table 6. Limiting values
…continued
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
Table 7. Thermal characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Per diode
Rth(j-a) thermal resistance from
junction to ambient in free air [1]
BAW56 - - 500 K/W
BAW56M [2] - - 500 K/W
BAW56W - - 625 K/W
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[1] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard footprint.
[2] Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method.
7. Characteristics
[1] Pulse test: tp300 µs; δ≤0.02.
[2] When switched from IF= 10 mA to IR= 10 mA; RL= 100 ; measured at IR= 1 mA.
[3] When switched from IF= 10 mA; tr=20ns.
Rth(j-sp) thermal resistance from
junction to solder point
BAV756S - - 255 K/W
BAW56 - - 360 K/W
BAW56S - - 255 K/W
BAW56T - - 350 K/W
BAW56W - - 300 K/W
Table 7. Thermal characteristics
…continued
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Table 8. Characteristics
T
amb
=25
°
C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Per diode
VFforward voltage [1]
IF= 1 mA - - 715 mV
IF= 10 mA - - 855 mV
IF=50mA --1V
IF= 150 mA - - 1.25 V
IRreverse current VR=25V --30nA
VR= 80 V - - 0.5 µA
VR=25V;T
j= 150 °C--30µA
VR=80V;T
j= 150 °C - - 150 µA
Cddiode capacitance VR= 0 V; f = 1 MHz - - 2 pF
trr reverse recovery time [2] --4ns
VFR forward recovery voltage [3] - - 1.75 V
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(1) Tamb = 150 °C
(2) Tamb =85°C
(3) Tamb =25°C
(4) Tamb =40 °C
Based on square wave currents.
Tj=25°C; prior to surge
Fig 1. Forward current as a function of forward
voltage; typical values Fig 2. Non-repetitive peak forward current as a
function of pulse duration; maximum values
(1) Tamb = 150 °C
(2) Tamb =85°C
(3) Tamb =25°C
(4) Tamb =40 °C
f = 1 MHz; Tamb =25°C
Fig 3. Reverse current as a function of reverse
voltage; typical values Fig 4. Diode capacitance as a function of reverse
voltage; typical values
006aab109
VF (V)
0.2 1.41.00.6
1
10
102
103
IF
(mA)
101
(1) (2) (3) (4)
mbg704
10
1
102
IFSM
(A)
101
tp (µs)
110
4
103
10 102
006aab110
102
104
103
10
1
101
102
IR
(µA)
105
VR (V)
0 1008040 6020
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
025
VR (V)
2.5
0
0.5
mbh191
1.0
1.5
2.0
5
Cd
(pF)
10 15 20
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8. Test information
(1) IR=1mA
Input signal: reverse pulse rise time tr= 0.6 ns; reverse voltage pulse duration tp= 100 ns; duty cycle δ= 0.05
Oscilloscope: rise time tr= 0.35 ns
Fig 5. Reverse recovery time test circuit and waveforms
Input signal: forward pulse rise time tr= 20 ns; forward current pulse duration tp100 ns; duty cycle δ≤0.005
Fig 6. Forward recovery voltage test circuit and waveforms
trr
(1)
+ IFt
output signal
trtpt
10 %
90 %
VR
input signal
V = VR + IF × RS
RS = 50 IF
D.U.T.
Ri = 50
SAMPLING
OSCILLOSCOPE
mga881
trt
tp
10 %
90 %
I
input signal
RS = 50
I
Ri = 50
OSCILLOSCOPE
1 k450
D.U.T.
mga882
VFR
t
output signal
V
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9. Package outline
Fig 7. Package outline BAW56 (SOT23/TO-236AB) Fig 8. Package outline BAW56M (SOT883/SC-101)
Fig 9. Package outline BAV756S and
BAW56S (SOT363/SC-88) Fig 10. Package outline BAW56T (SOT416/SC-75)
Fig 11. Package outline BAW56W (SOT323/SC-70)
04-11-04Dimensions in mm
0.45
0.15
1.9
1.1
0.9
3.0
2.8
2.5
2.1 1.4
1.2
0.48
0.38 0.15
0.09
12
3
03-04-03Dimensions in mm
0.62
0.55
0.55
0.47 0.50
0.46
0.65
0.20
0.12
3
21
0.30
0.22
0.30
0.22
1.02
0.95
0.35
06-03-16Dimensions in mm
0.25
0.10
0.3
0.2
pin 1
index
1.3
0.65
2.2
2.0 1.35
1.15
2.2
1.8 1.1
0.8
0.45
0.15
132
465
04-11-04Dimensions in mm
0.95
0.60
1.8
1.4
1.75
1.45 0.9
0.7
0.25
0.10
1
0.30
0.15
12
30.45
0.15
04-11-04Dimensions in mm
0.45
0.15
1.1
0.8
2.2
1.8
2.2
2.0 1.35
1.15
1.3
0.4
0.3 0.25
0.10
12
3
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10. Packing information
[1] For further information and the availability of packing methods, see Section 14.
[2] T1: normal taping
[3] T2: reverse taping
11. Soldering
Table 9. Packing methods
The indicated -xxx are the last three digits of the 12NC ordering code.
[1]
Type number Package Description Packing quantity
3000 10000
BAV756S SOT363 4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel; T1 [2] -115 -135
4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel; T2 [3] -125 -165
BAW56 SOT23 4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel -215 -235
BAW56M SOT883 2 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel - -315
BAW56S SOT363 4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel; T1 [2] -115 -135
4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel; T2 [3] -125 -165
BAW56T SOT416 4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel -115 -135
BAW56W SOT323 4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel -115 -135
Fig 12. Reflow soldering footprint BAW56 (SOT23/TO-236AB)
solder resist
occupied area
solder lands
solder paste
Dimensions in mm
sot023
1.00
0.60
(3x)
1.30
12
3
2.50
3.00
0.85
2.70
2.90
0.50 (3x)
0.60 (3x)
3.30
0.85
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Fig 13. Wave soldering footprint BAW56 (SOT23/TO-236AB)
Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method.
Fig 14. Reflow soldering footprint BAW56M (SOT883/SC-101)
sot023
4.004.60
2.80
4.50
1.20
3.40
3
21
1.20 (2x)
preferred transport direction during soldering
Dimensions in mm
solder resist
occupied area
solder lands
solder lands
solder paste
solder resist
occupied area Dimensions in mm
1.30
0.30R = 0.05 (12×) R = 0.05 (12×)
0.60 0.70 0.80
0.90
0.30
(2×)
0.35
(2×)
0.20
0.40
(2×)
0.50
(2×)
0.25
(2×)
0.30
0.40
0.50
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Fig 15. Reflow soldering footprint BAV756S and BAW56S (SOT363/SC-88)
Fig 16. Wave soldering footprint BAV756S and BAW56S (SOT363/SC-88)
sot363
1.20
2.40
0.50
(4×)
0.40
(2×)0.90 2.10
0.50
(4×)
0.60
(2×)
2.35
2.65
solder lands
solder resist
occupied area
solder paste
Dimensions in mm
solder lands
solder resist
occupied area
1.15
3.75
transport direction during soldering
1.000.30 4.00
4.50
5.25
sot363
Dimensions in mm
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Fig 17. Reflow soldering footprint BAW56T (SOT416/SC-75)
Fig 18. Reflow soldering footprint BAW56W (SOT323/SC-70)
Fig 19. Wave soldering footprint BAW56W (SOT323/SC-70)
solder resist occupied area
solder lands solder pasteDimensions in mm
msa438
2.0
0.6
(3x)
0.7
1.5
1
2
3
1.1
2.2
0.5
(3x)
0.85
0.6
1.9
msa429
0.852.35
0.55
(3×)
1.3250.75
2.40
2.65
1.30
3
2
1
0.60
(3×)
0.50
(3×)1.90
solder lands
solder resist
occupied area
solder paste
Dimensions in mm
msa419
4.00
4.60
2.103.65
1.15
2.70
3
2
10.90
(2×)
preferred transport direction during soldering
solder lands
solder resist
occupied area
Dimensions in mm
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12. Revision history
Table 10. Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes
BAV756S_BAW56_SER_5 20071126 Product data sheet - BAV756S_2
BAW56_4
BAW56S_2
BAW56T_2
BAW56W_4
Modifications: The format of this data sheet has been redesigned to comply with the new identity
guidelines of NXP Semiconductors.
Legal texts have been adapted to the new company name where appropriate.
Type number BAW56M added
Section 1.1 “General description”: amended
Table 1 “Product overview”: added
Table 2 “Quick reference data”: added
Table 6 “Limiting values”: for BAV756S, BAW56, BAW56S, BAW56T and BAW56W
change of VRRM maximum value from 85 V to 90 V
Table 6 “Limiting values”: for BAV756S, BAW56, BAW56S, BAW56T and BAW56W
change of VRmaximum value from 75 V to 90 V
Table 8 “Characteristics”: for BAV756S, BAW56, BAW56S, BAW56T and BAW56W
change of IRcondition VR from 75 V to 80 V for Tj=25°C
Table 8 “Characteristics”: for BAV756S change of IRmaximum value from 2.5 µAto0.5µA
for Tj=25°C
Table 8 “Characteristics”: for BAW56, BAW56S, BAW56T and BAW56W change of
IRmaximum value from 1 µA to 0.5 µA for Tj=25°C
Table 8 “Characteristics”: for BAV756S, BAW56, BAW56S, BAW56T and BAW56W
change of IRcondition VR from 75 V to 80 V for Tj= 150 °C
Table 8 “Characteristics”: for BAV756S change of IRmaximum value from 60 µA to 30 µA
for IRcondition VR=25V; T
j= 150 °C
Table 8 “Characteristics”: for BAV756S change of IRmaximum value from 100 µA to
150 µA for Tj= 150 °C
Table 8 “Characteristics”: for BAW56, BAW56S, BAW56T and BAW56W change of
IRmaximum value from 50 µA to 150 µA for Tj= 150 °C
Section 8 “Test information”: added
Section 10 “Packing information”: added
Section 11 “Soldering”: added
Section 13 “Legal information”: updated
BAV756S_2 19971021 Product specification - BAV756S_1
BAW56_4 20030325 Product specification - BAW56_3
BAW56S_2 19971021 Product specification - BAW56S_1
BAW56T_2 19971219 Product specification - -
BAW56W_4 19990511 Product specification - BAW56W_3
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15. Contents
1 Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Quick reference data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Pinning information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6 Thermal characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7 Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8 Test information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
9 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10 Packing information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11 Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
12 Revision history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
13 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
13.1 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
13.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
13.3 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
13.4 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
14 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
15 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15