BAV100-GS18 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The BAV100-GS18 is a general-purpose rectifier diode manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division. This surface mount component operates at 50 V DC reverse voltage with 250 mA average rectified current and features fast recovery characteristics with a 50 ns reverse recovery time. The device is packaged in SOD-80 MiniMELF format and is qualified to AEC-Q101 automotive standards. The BAV100-GS18 maintains active product status and is ROHS3 compliant. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are required for design flexibility, inventory management, or supply chain continuity.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value	Unit
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max)	50	V
Current - Average Rectified (Io)	250	mA
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	1 V @ 100 mA	V
Reverse Recovery Time (trr)	50	ns
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	100 nA @ 50 V	nA
Capacitance @ Vr, F	1.5 pF @ 0V, 1MHz	pF
Operating Temperature - Junction (Max)	175	°C
Package / Case	DO-213AC, MINI-MELF, SOD-80	—
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	—
Grade	Automotive	—
Qualification	AEC-Q101	—

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the BAV100-GS18 are identified based on strict equivalence across all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. The substitution logic is based on the following key parameters:

Electrical Parameters:

Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max): 50 V
Current - Average Rectified (Io): 250 mA
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If: 1 V @ 100 mA
Reverse Recovery Time (trr): 50 ns
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr: 100 nA @ 50 V
Capacitance @ Vr, F: 1.5 pF @ 0V, 1MHz

Mechanical Parameters:

Package / Case: DO-213AC, MINI-MELF, SOD-80
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Operating Temperature - Junction (Max): 175°C

Compliance Parameters:

Grade: Automotive
Qualification: AEC-Q101
RoHS Status: ROHS3 Compliant
Technology: Standard

Parts are grouped as substitutes when all parameters listed above are identical. This ensures direct functional and mechanical interchangeability without circuit redesign or board layout modification.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	BAV100-GS18	BAV100-GS08
Manufacturer	Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division	Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division
Category	Diodes, Rectifiers	Diodes, Rectifiers
Description	DIODE GEN PURP 50V 250MA SOD80	DIODE GEN PURP 50V 250MA SOD80
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max)	50 V	50 V
Current - Average Rectified (Io)	250 mA	250 mA
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	1 V @ 100 mA	1 V @ 100 mA
Reverse Recovery Time (trr)	50 ns	50 ns
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	100 nA @ 50 V	100 nA @ 50 V
Capacitance @ Vr, F	1.5 pF @ 0V, 1MHz	1.5 pF @ 0V, 1MHz
Operating Temperature - Junction (Max)	175°C	175°C
Package / Case	DO-213AC, MINI-MELF, SOD-80	DO-213AC, MINI-MELF, SOD-80
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	Surface Mount
Grade	Automotive	Automotive
Qualification	AEC-Q101	AEC-Q101
Technology	Standard	Standard
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
Product Status	Active	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the BAV100-GS18 and BAV100-GS08 are active products manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Both devices are AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive applications and ROHS3 compliant. Selection between these parts is based on availability and supply chain requirements rather than technical performance differences. The BAV100-GS18 and BAV100-GS08 are direct functional equivalents suitable for applications requiring 50 V, 250 mA general-purpose rectification in surface mount SOD-80 MiniMELF packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can BAV100-GS08 be used as a direct replacement for BAV100-GS18?

A: Yes. The BAV100-GS08 is a parametric equivalent with identical electrical characteristics, package format, and automotive qualification. No circuit modification or board layout change is required.

Q: Are there any differences in the SOD-80 MiniMELF package between these parts?

A: No. Both parts use the identical DO-213AC, MINI-MELF, SOD-80 package format and are surface mount components with the same footprint and soldering requirements.

Q: Do both parts meet automotive qualification standards?

A: Yes. Both BAV100-GS18 and BAV100-GS08 are AEC-Q101 qualified and carry automotive grade designation, making them suitable for automotive applications.

Q: What is the difference between the part numbers GS18 and GS08?

A: The suffix designations (GS18 and GS08) represent different manufacturing tape and reel configurations or date codes from Vishay. The electrical and mechanical specifications are identical.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. Both the BAV100-GS18 and BAV100-GS08 are ROHS3 compliant with MSL rating of 1 (Unlimited moisture sensitivity level).

Q: Can these parts be used interchangeably in high-frequency applications?

A: Yes. Both parts feature identical reverse recovery time (50 ns) and capacitance characteristics (1.5 pF @ 0V, 1MHz), supporting fast recovery rectification requirements.

Q: What is the maximum junction temperature for these diodes?

A: Both parts have a maximum operating junction temperature of 175°C.

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