Schottky Rectifier

Improve design efficiency through small size, flexibility and performance

A major trend is that systems are getting smaller. Our Schottky diodes and rectifiers support this trend while providing the reliable, efficient and safe operation you need. Whether you require low capacitance (< 1 pF) or forward current below or above 1 A, you will find the Schottky diode or rectifier you need in our extensive product portfolio, including standard SMD, Leadless DFN and clamp-on CFP packages.

Standard Schottky

Standard Schottky

Schottky diode, named after German physicist Walter Schottky, is a semiconductor component that uses the Schottky barrier formed between metal and semiconductor to achieve a rectifying effect. The main characteristics of this type of diode are its low conduction voltage and high switching speed, making it play an important role in modern electronic devices.
Compared with traditional PN junction diodes, Schottky diodes produce a lower voltage drop when current flows, generally only 0.15 to 0.45 volts, while PN junction diodes are about 0.7 to 1.7 volts. This characteristic allows Schottky diodes to improve system efficiency, especially in applications that require fast switching, such as switching power supplies and high-frequency signal processing.
However, Schottky diodes also have their limitations. For example, their reverse bias voltage is usually low and their reverse leakage current is large, which may lead to thermal runaway in high-temperature environments. Therefore, these factors need to be taken into consideration during design to ensure component reliability and longevity.
With the advancement of technology, the performance of Schottky diodes is also constantly improving. For example, silicon carbide Schottky diode is a new type of Schottky diode, which has lower reverse leakage current and higher reverse withstand voltage, but the conduction voltage is also relatively high. This diode can improve the efficiency of the power adapter while reducing electromagnetic interference, allowing the EMI filter to be reduced in size.
The research and application of Schottky diodes is an active branch in the field of semiconductor technology, and their development is of great significance in promoting the performance improvement and energy efficiency optimization of electronic products. With the development of future science and technology, Schottky diodes will undoubtedly continue to play its unique role in electronic engineering.

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