Schottky Diodes

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electrode
Semiconductor device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Hot-carrier_diode
gptkbp:application Mixers
Detectors
RFID tags
Logic circuits
Power rectification
Solar cell bypass
Voltage clamping
gptkbp:breakdownVoltage Lower than standard diodes
gptkbp:category Electronics
Rectifiers
Nonlinear devices
Semiconductor devices
gptkbp:commercialUse 1960s
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Walter_H._Schottky
gptkbp:feature Fast switching speed
High efficiency
Low forward voltage drop
Low junction capacitance
Low power loss
Low reverse recovery time
gptkbp:forwardVoltageDrop 0.15 to 0.45 V
gptkbp:hasType Metal-semiconductor junction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Schottky Diodes
gptkbp:material gptkb:Chromium
gptkb:Gallium_arsenide
Platinum
Molybdenum
Tungsten
Silicon
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Walter_H._Schottky
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Schottky_barrier
gptkb:Zener_diode
PN junction diode
Schottky transistor
Tunnel diode
gptkbp:reverseLeakageCurrent Higher than standard diodes
gptkbp:symbol Schematic symbol with S-shaped bar
gptkbp:usedFor Rectification
Mixers and detectors
Power rectifiers
RF applications
Solar cell protection
Switching power supplies
Voltage clamping
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Microwave_Electronics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5