How do the Vishay Vishay BYW5 Series variants differ?

Vishay BYW5 Series part numbers differ by current - reverse leakage @ vr, package and voltage - DC reverse (Vr). Use the selection guide above to pick by current - reverse leakage @ vr.

How many Vishay Vishay BYW5 Series part numbers are listed?

5 Vishay Vishay BYW5 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.

Vishay BYW5 Series

5 variants · Vishay

About the Vishay Vishay BYW5 Series series

The Vishay Vishay BYW5 Series series groups 5 related part numbers, each listed with full specifications, a datasheet where available, and an RFQ option. Every variant in the range shares a common capacitance @ vr, f of -, case of SOD-57, Axial and current - average rectified of 2A. Variants differ by current - reverse leakage @ vr, package and voltage - DC reverse (Vr), so you can match the exact current - reverse leakage @ vr your application requires using the selection guide below. All listed Vishay BYW5 Series part numbers are active and orderable.

Select a variant by

Current - reverse leakage @ vr: 1 µA @ 200 V · 1 µA @ 800 V · 1 µA @ 1000 V
Package: Cut Tape (CT); Tape & Box (TB) · Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
Voltage - DC reverse (Vr): 200 V · 600 V · 800 V · 1000 V

Variant comparison

Parameter	BYW52-TR	BYW54-TR	BYW55-TAP	BYW55-TR	BYW56-TAP
Current - reverse leakage @ vr	1 µA @ 200 V	1 µA @ 1000 V	1 µA @ 800 V	1 µA @ 800 V	1 µA @ 1000 V
Package	Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)	Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)	Cut Tape (CT); Tape & Box (TB)	Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)	Cut Tape (CT); Tape & Box (TB)
Voltage - DC reverse (Vr)	200 V	600 V	800 V	800 V	1000 V

Shared specifications

Capacitance @ vr, f: -
Case: SOD-57, Axial
Current - average rectified: 2A
Diode type: Avalanche
Mounting type: Through Hole
Operating temperature - junction: -55°C~175°C
Reverse recovery time: 4 µs
Speed: Standard Recovery >500ns, > 200mA (Io)
Voltage - forward (Vf) (Max) @ if: 1 V @ 1 A

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Frequently asked questions

How do the Vishay Vishay BYW5 Series variants differ?: Vishay BYW5 Series part numbers differ by current - reverse leakage @ vr, package and voltage - DC reverse (Vr). Use the selection guide above to pick by current - reverse leakage @ vr.
How many Vishay Vishay BYW5 Series part numbers are listed?: 5 Vishay Vishay BYW5 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.
How do I get pricing and lead time for Vishay Vishay BYW5 Series?: Request a quote (RFQ) for any Vishay BYW5 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and hard-to-find variants.