# Pico Ampere Diodes - PAD Series

## Features
· Direct replacement for Siliconix PAD series
· Reverse breakdown voltage (BVR) ≥ -30V
· Total reverse capacitance (Crss) ≤ 2.0pF

## Absolute Maximum Ratings
· Storage Temperature: -65 to +150 °C
· Operating Junction Temperature: -55 to +135 °C
· Continuous Power Dissipation (PAD): 300mW
· Continuous Power Dissipation (J/SSTPAD): 350mW
· Forward Current (PAD): 50mA
· Forward Current (J/SSTPAD): 10mA

## Common Electrical Characteristics
· Reverse Breakdown Voltage (BVR): V (ranges from -45V to -35V depending on PAD type)
· Forward Voltage (VF): 0.8 - 1.5 V @ IF = 5mA
· Total Reverse Capacitance (Crss): 0.5 - 2.0 pF @ VR = -5V, f = 1MHz

## Specific Electrical Characteristics
· Maximum Reverse Leakage Current (IR) ranges from -1 pA to -500 pA @ VR = -20V (depending on PAD type)

## Figures
· Figure 1 illustrates Operational Amplifier Protection with input differential voltage limited to 0.8V and common mode input voltage limited to ±15V.
· Figure 2 depicts a Sample and Hold Circuit with diode clipping to reduce offset voltages.

## Notes
· PAD type number denotes maximum reverse current value in picoamperes.
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