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BYG20JHE3_A

Vishay Intertech · Avalanche Diodes · SMA(DO-214AC)

BYG20JHE3_A from Vishay Intertech, in a SMA(DO-214AC). Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.

Pinout

Pin Name Type Function
1 K passive Cathode terminal, marked by the color band on the SMA (DO-214AC) package; positive end for forward-conduction reference, rated VRRM 600 V for BYG20J.
2 A passive Anode terminal at the end opposite the cathode band of the SMA (DO-214AC) package; rated IF(AV) 1.5 A and IFSM 30 A.

Key specifications

Parameter Value
Manufacturer Vishay Intertech
Package SMA(DO-214AC)
Category Diodes
Pins 2

Electrical characteristics

Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json metadata.characteristics carries them as data).

Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Conditions Page
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 600 V BYG20J 1
Average forward current IF(AV) 1.5 A 1
Peak forward surge current IFSM 30 A 10 ms single half sine-wave superimposed on rated load 1
Pulse energy in avalanche mode, non repetitive ER 20 mJ I(BR)R = 1 A, TJ = 25 °C 1
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG -55 150 °C 1
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage VF 1.3 V IF = 1 A, TJ = 25 °C 2
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage VF 1.4 V IF = 1.5 A, TJ = 25 °C 2
Maximum DC reverse current IR 1 µA VR = VRRM, TJ = 25 °C 2
Maximum DC reverse current IR 10 µA VR = VRRM, TJ = 100 °C 2
Maximum reverse recovery time trr 75 ns IF = 0.5 A, IR = 1.0 A, Irr = 0.25 A 2
Thermal resistance, junction to lead RθJL 25 °C/W TL = const. 2
Thermal resistance, junction to ambient RθJA (1) 150 °C/W Mounted on epoxy-glass hard tissue 2
Thermal resistance, junction to ambient RθJA (2) 125 °C/W Mounted on epoxy-glass hard tissue, 50 mm2 35 µm Cu 2
Thermal resistance, junction to ambient RθJA (3) 100 °C/W Mounted on Al-oxide-ceramic (Al2O3), 50 mm2 35 µm Cu 2

Materials and finish

As the datasheet states them (page.json metadata.appearance; the 3D model's colours follow it).

Part Material Colour / plating Datasheet says Page
contacts tin Terminals: matte tin plated leads, solderable per J-STD-002 and JESD 22-B102 1

CAD (KiCad official)

  • Symbol: BYG20JHE3_A
  • Footprint: Diode_SMD:D_SMA
  • 3D model: SMA(DO-214AC) (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
  • 3D model files: byg20jhe3-a-etched.step / byg20jhe3-a-etched.glb carry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleable Adom.LaserEtch group (Fusion-ready); byg20jhe3-a.step / byg20jhe3-a.glb are the bare package body.

Provenance

Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:

  • Datasheet: Vishay Intertech datasheet (5 pp, sha256 432bcb204cfbf86f, retrieved 2026-10-24, tier: manufacturer)
  • Extractor: parts-factory 2.0.0 / extract_pins 0.3, primary claude-sonnet-5-5 (text), consensus claude-sonnet-5-5 (agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish.
  • CAD: KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).

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