What we really want is an ideal diode with zero voltage drop. Sadly, such a thing does not exist; however, there is a type of diode with a lower voltage drop — the Schottky diode. What we really want ...

For beginners, diode types can sometimes be a bit of mental gymnastics. If all it does is act like a magic pixie check valve, why are there so many kinds? Schottky diodes are typically hard to ...

In modern electronics design, power supply efficiency boasts being one of the most important factors. Whether it be a consumer appliance, an industrial machine, or a renewable energy system – energy ...

WASHINGTON, July 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vantage Market Research’s recent analysis of the Global Power Schottky Diode Market finds that increasing demand for consumer electronics, ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. The switchmode power supply (SMPS) accounts for more than 10% of the total system weight in a typical portable computer. Power supplies of today's ...

Diodes has released its first silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky barrier diodes, including 11 devices rated at 650 V and 8 devices rated at 1200 V. The 650-V DSCxxA065 series provides current ratings of 4 ...

After lying dormant in research laboratories for decades, silicon carbide (SiC) is beginning to realize its potential as a substrate material. [Transistor After lying dormant in research laboratories ...

Infineon diode enables higher efficiency and design simplification in DC link systems up to 1500VDC To meet the needs of industrial applications transitioning to higher power levels using increased DC ...

For hard-switched power topologies, Infineon is planning a 100V GaN transistors with a integrated Schottky diode. “Due to the lack of body diode in hard-switching applications, GaN-based topologies ...

Abstract: Parameter extraction is a critical step in circuit modelling approaches that rely on physical models of semiconductor devices. This research proposes a unique technique for extracting ...

The new planar Schottky diodes provide superior heat dissipation while still maintaining small footprint. Nexperia has announced the introduction of 16 new low forward voltage (VF) optimized planar ...