Schottky diode for low-power rail and signal protection
The Infineon BAT54B5000 is a small-signal Schottky diode in the BAT54 series, rated for 30 V DC reverse voltage and 200 mA average rectified current. Its Schottky barrier construction delivers a fast 5 ns reverse recovery time and a low forward voltage drop of 800 mV at 100 mA, making it suited for high-speed switching applications such as polarity protection, freewheeling, and signal clamping in low-voltage circuits. The diode comes in a standard SOT-23-3 surface-mount package (PG-SOT23-3-11), compatible with common board-level footprints.
The 30 V reverse voltage and 200 mA forward current define the operating envelope. This diode fits low-side rectification, flyback catch diodes in relay or solenoid drivers, and ESD clamping on signal lines up to 30 V. The 2 µA reverse leakage at 25 V is typical for a small-signal Schottky and acceptable for most battery-powered designs. The 10 pF junction capacitance at 1 V helps maintain signal integrity in fast digital or RF paths.
Active lifecycle — no near-term EOL concern
No last-time-buy or discontinuation notice is in effect. For dual-sourcing, the BAT54 series includes multiple pin-compatible variants (BAT54, BAT54A, BAT54C, BAT54S) that share the same SOT-23-3 footprint and can be cross-referenced for supply flexibility.
