BAT46

BAT46 is a widely used small-signal Schottky diode (2-terminal) in the BAT46 family. It combines a very low forward voltage and fast switching, which makes it ideal for high-speed and RF circuits.
Key points:
- Forward voltage: typically ~0.2–0.3 V at low to moderate current.
- Reverse voltage: varies by variant, commonly tens of volts (check datasheet for exact rating).
- Forward current: generally in the few hundred mA range (depends on package/variant).
- Characteristics: fast switching, low junction capacitance, no significant reverse recovery.
Common applications:
- RF/high-speed detectors and demodulators
- Envelope detectors and limiter/clipping circuits
- Logic-level shifting and protection in tuners/mixers
Package/variants:
- SMD packages (e.g., small footprints like SOD-123/SOD-323); several variants with different ratings (check exact datasheet for the variant you choose).
Tip: Always verify the exact BAT46 variant you’re using (voltage, current, and package) from the datasheet for your design.

BAT46 is a 30 V, ~200 mA surface-mount Schottky diode. Common equivalents/cross-refs include:
- SBAT46 (Vishay/General Semiconductor)
- BAT46W, BAT46S (variants from major vendors)
- other 30 V, 200 mA Schottky diodes in the same SMD package (check footprint and thermal ratings)
Note: cross-refes vary by package and vendor—verify datasheets for footprint and specs.

BAT46 is a small-signal Schottky barrier diode. Key features:
- Very low forward voltage drop (typically 0.2–0.3 V at modest current)
- Very fast switching with essentially no reverse-recovery
- Low junction capacitance (a few picofarads), suitable for RF/high-speed circuits
- Reverse-voltage rating around 30 V
- Forward current rating about 150–200 mA (vendor dependent)
- Low leakage at room temperature; leakage rises with temperature
- Surface-mount package options (e.g., SOD-123 or SOT-23)
Common uses: high-speed rectification, RF detectors/demodulation, clamping/protection in fast signal paths.

- Pin count: 2 pins (anode and cathode)
- Function: small-signal Schottky barrier diode (fast switching, low forward voltage drop) used for high-speed rectification, clamping, and protection in RF/logic circuits.

The BAT46 is a small‑signal Schottky diode that is produced by multiple semiconductor manufacturers (examples: Diodes Inc., Vishay, Nexperia—formerly Philips/NXP—ROHM, ON Semiconductor). Those companies are semiconductor manufacturers: industrial electronics firms that design, fabricate and sell discrete semiconductor components (diodes, transistors, rectifiers) and related integrated circuits.

BAT46 is a small-signal Schottky diode with low forward drop and fast switching. Common applications:
- High-speed switching and timing circuits (gates, clips, sampling)
- RF front-end detectors and envelope detectors for AM/FM receivers
- RF switching and mixer diodes in down-conversion paths
- Small-signal rectification and peak/detector circuits at low currents
- Input protection/clamping in high-speed analog/digital circuits
These make BAT46 suitable for low-power, high-speed RF and digital applications.

BAT46 is a surface-mount Schottky diode, commonly packaged in SOD-123 (DO-216AC).