2-3. Forward Characteristic of Rectifier Diodes (IF-VF Characteristic)

Forward characteristic of rectifier diode varies according to current level and temperature.
At low-current region, VF is low at high temperature, and the opposite is true at high-current region.
In general, the diode should be used with a sufficient temperature margin below the Q point, which is the cross point of the above two  conditions.

Forward Characteristic of Rectifier Diodes (I<sub>F</sub>-V<sub>F</sub> Characteristic)

Chapter II : Diodes

2-1. Types of Diodes
2-2. Functions of Rectifier Diodes
2-4. FRDs (Fast Recovery Diodes)
2-5. Voltage Regulator Diodes (Zener Diodes)
2-6. TVS diode (ESD protection diode)
2-7. Difference between TVS Diodes and Zener Diodes (1)
2-8. Difference between TVS Diodes and Zener Diodes (2)
2-9. Variable-capacitance Diodes (Varicap Diodes)
2-10. Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDs)
2-11. Reverse Recovery Characteristic of Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDs)
2-12. Difference Depending on Metal of Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDs)
2-13. Characteristics Application of Various Diodes

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