BAV99_L99Z

Diodes - Rectifiers - Arrays

The BAV99_L99Z devices are a type of diode array with integrated rectifier, which is intended for use in bidirectional voltage-level shifting or voltage clamping applications. The devices are contained in a small SOT-23 surface-mount package and can be connected with only one external resistor. This makes them an ideal choice for designs where space is limited and where the accuracy of the voltage shift/clamp is not critical.The BAV99_L99Z diode array consists of a pair of monolithic silicon NPN transistors and four MAC88M Schottky barrier rectifiers, which provide a total of eight nodes between the collectors of the transistors and the diodes. The transistors are designed to ensure that the voltage shift/clamp is performed with a high degree of accuracy, while the rectifiers ensure that the voltage levels are clamped to the required level.In normal operation, the BAV99_L99Z is used to perform bidirectional voltage-level shifting/clamping. The transistors act as voltage followers to shift the input voltage by a fixed amount, and the four rectifiers provide a low resistance connection between two points to ensure that the voltage is clamped to the desired level. The devices can also be used in reverse operation, where one transistor is used to source the current and the other to sink the current.The BAV99_L99Z is well-suited for a variety of voltage-level shifting/clamping applications, such as load balancing, over-voltage/under-voltage protection, current-limiting protection and audio/video switching. The device is also useful in power management applications, such as DC/DC converters, synchronous rectifiers and power supplies. The BAV99_L99Z provides an efficient, reliable and cost-effective solution for these types of applications.In summary, the BAV99_L99Z is an integrated diode array with integrated rectifier designed for use in voltage-level shifting/clamping applications. The device has a small form factor, requires only one external resistor and provides accurate voltage clamping/shifting with a low output impedance. The device is well-suited for a variety of voltage-level shifting/clamping applications, such as load balancing, over-voltage/under-voltage protection, current-limiting protection, audio/video switching, DC/DC converters, synchronous rectifiers and power supplies.