S20C45 PDF – 45V, 20A, Schottky Barrier Rectifier

A Schottky barrier rectifier, also known as a Schottky diode, is a semiconductor device that is commonly used as a rectifier in electronic circuits. It is named after the German physicist Walter H. Schottky, who first described the rectifying properties of metal-semiconductor junctions in the 1930s.

The Part Number is S20C45.

The function of this semiconductor is Schottky Barrier Rectifier.

Manufacturer: Mospec Semiconductor

Preview images :S20C45 pinout diode

Description

The S20C45 is 45V, 20A, Schottky Barrier Rectifier.

Using the Schottky Barrier principle with a Molybdenum barrier metal. These state-of-the-art geometry features epitaxial construction with oxide passivation and metal overlay contact. Ideally suited for low voltage, high frequency rectification, or as free wheeling and polarity protection diodes.

Features:

  1. Low Forward Voltage
  2. Low Switching noise
  3. High Current Capacity
  4. Guarantee Reverse Avalanche
  5. Guard-Ring for Stress Protection
  6. Low Power Loss & High efficiency
  7. 150℃ Operating Junction Temperature
  8. Low Stored Charge Majority Carrier Conduction
  9. Plastic Material used Carries Underwriters Laboratory
  10. Flammability Classification 94V-O

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S20C45 rectifier datasheet

Schottky diodes find applications in various electronic circuits, such as:

  1. Power rectification: They are used as rectifiers in power supplies, where they convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) by allowing current flow in only one direction.
  2. Switching applications: Their fast switching speed and low forward voltage drop make them suitable for high-frequency switching circuits, such as switching power supplies and voltage regulators.
  3. RF and microwave applications: Schottky diodes are commonly used in radio frequency (RF) and microwave circuits, including mixers, detectors, and frequency multipliers, due to their fast response and low capacitance.
  4. Voltage clamping and protection: Schottky diodes can be used as voltage clamps and protection devices in circuits to prevent voltage spikes and protect sensitive components from damage.

S20C45 PDF Datasheet

 

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