3-2. Comparison between SBDs and pn junction diodes

The following table compares SBDs with rectifier diodes, switching diodes, and FRDs.
Reverse recovery time can be a limiting factor for the turn-off of a diode. SBDs offer advantages of low forward voltage and short reverse recovery time whereas their disadvantages include low maximum rated reverse voltage (VR) and large leakage under VR.

Table 3-1 Comparison of silicon SBDs and pn junction diodes
Table 3-1 Comparison of silicon SBDs and pn junction diodes

* For the electrical characteristics of SiC SBDs, see SiC devices suitable for power supply circuits.

The following subsections explain the electrical characteristics shown above.

Chapter3 Basics of Schottky Barrier Diodes

3-1. Classification of diodes
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3-3. Applications of SBDs
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3-4. Forward voltage
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3-5. Reverse recovery time
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3-6. Maximum rated reverse voltage (VR)
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3-7. Leakage current
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