Schottky pair for high-speed switching — what the ratings mean
The Infineon BAS7004WE6327HTSA1 is a dual Schottky diode in a series-connected pair configuration, housed in a SOT-323 (SC-70) surface-mount package. It is rated for a maximum reverse voltage of 70 V and an average rectified current of 70 mA per diode. The headline spec is the 100 ps reverse recovery time — that is the number that tells you this part is built for fast switching, not for bulk rectification. A 100 ps trr means it can handle the edge rates in RF detectors, high-speed logic clamping, or switching supply snubbers without introducing timing skew or excessive ringing.
70 V / 70 mA — sizing the operating envelope
The 70 V reverse voltage and 70 mA forward current set the safe operating area. The forward voltage drop is specified at 1 V maximum when carrying 15 mA — a typical figure for a small-signal Schottky. Reverse leakage is 100 nA at 50 V, which is low enough to keep power dissipation negligible in most signal-conditioning roles.
If you are in the middle of a build and the line is gapped, the procurement question is whether the series-connected pair in SOT-323 is a custom footprint or whether a single Schottky in the same package can be substituted with a layout change.
