BAV170-7-G Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The BAV170-7-G is a general-purpose diode array manufactured by Diodes Incorporated, classified as an obsolete product. This component is a diode array in a surface mount package configuration. Due to its obsolete status, locating original stock may present supply chain challenges. Identifying equivalent and substitute parts ensures design continuity and maintains access to functionally compatible alternatives that meet the same electrical and mechanical specifications.

Substiute Parts

BAV170-7-G

Diodes IncorporatedIn Stock: 936BAV170-7-G Datasheet

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BAV170-7-F

Diodes IncorporatedIn Stock: 21416BAV170-7-F Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the BAV170-7-G is determined by alignment with the following critical parameters:

Manufacturer Consistency: Both the main part and substitute are manufactured by Diodes Incorporated, ensuring design and performance continuity within the same product family.

Base Product Number Alignment: The BAV170-7-G and its substitute BAV170-7-F share the same base product number (BAV170), indicating they are variants within the same product line with compatible electrical characteristics.

Compliance and Certification: Both parts maintain ROHS3 compliance, REACH unaffected status, and identical MSL ratings (1 - Unlimited), ensuring regulatory and environmental compatibility.

Component Category: Both parts are classified as diode arrays within the Diodes, Rectifiers category, confirming functional equivalence.

Packaging and Mounting: The substitute part is specified in Tape & Reel (TR) packaging with surface mount configuration, maintaining mechanical compatibility with the original design intent.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The BAV170-7-F is the direct substitute for the BAV170-7-G based on the following engineering criteria:

Product Status Alignment: The BAV170-7-F maintains active product status with Diodes Incorporated, providing assured long-term availability and supply chain stability compared to the obsolete BAV170-7-G.

Regulatory Compliance: Both parts satisfy identical compliance requirements (ROHS3, REACH unaffected, EAR99 ECCN classification), ensuring no regulatory barriers to substitution.

Certification Equivalence: Identical MSL ratings and moisture sensitivity classifications confirm that both parts meet the same environmental and handling standards.

Manufacturer Continuity: Direct manufacturer sourcing from Diodes Incorporated ensures design validation and performance consistency within the BAV170 product family.

Selection of the BAV170-7-F eliminates obsolescence risk while maintaining full electrical and mechanical compatibility with designs originally specified for the BAV170-7-G.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the BAV170-7-F directly replace the BAV170-7-G in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both parts share the same base product number (BAV170), are manufactured by Diodes Incorporated, and maintain identical compliance certifications (ROHS3, REACH unaffected, MSL 1). The BAV170-7-F is the active production equivalent of the obsolete BAV170-7-G.

Q: What is the primary advantage of using BAV170-7-F over BAV170-7-G?

A: The BAV170-7-F maintains active product status with Diodes Incorporated, ensuring reliable supply availability and long-term manufacturability. The BAV170-7-G is classified as obsolete, presenting potential supply discontinuation risks.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these parts?

A: The BAV170-7-F is specified in Tape & Reel (TR) packaging with SOT-23-3 surface mount configuration. The BAV170-7-G packaging specification is not detailed in the provided data. Both are surface mount components compatible with standard PCB assembly processes.

Q: Do both parts meet the same environmental and regulatory standards?

A: Yes. Both the BAV170-7-G and BAV170-7-F are ROHS3 compliant, REACH unaffected, and classified under identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.10.0070) codes. Moisture sensitivity levels are identical at MSL 1 (Unlimited).

Q: Is the BAV170-7-F suitable for new design implementations?

A: Yes. The active product status of the BAV170-7-F makes it the appropriate choice for new designs. It provides the same functional characteristics as the BAV170-7-G with the added benefit of assured long-term availability and manufacturer support.