Schottky diode

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:advantage PN junction diode
higher reverse leakage current
lower reverse voltage rating
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs hot-carrier diode
gptkbp:application logic circuits
detectors
RF mixers
clamp diodes
power OR-ing
power rectifiers
reverse current protection
solar cell bypass diodes
switching regulators
voltage clamping
gptkbp:category semiconductor devices
diodes
rectifiers
gptkbp:contrastsWith PN junction diode
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1938
gptkbp:forwardVoltageDrop 0.15–0.45 V
gptkbp:hasComponent metal-semiconductor junction
gptkbp:hasProperty high efficiency
fast switching speed
low forward voltage drop
low junction capacitance
low reverse recovery time
gptkbp:marketedAs various semiconductor manufacturers
gptkbp:material gptkb:gallium_arsenide
silicon
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Walter_H._Schottky
gptkbp:symbol S with diode symbol
gptkbp:usedFor switching power supplies
rectification
RF applications
clamping
solar cell protection
voltage protection
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Walter_Schottky
gptkb:PIN_Diodes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6