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
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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:
- Low Forward Voltage
- Low Switching noise
- High Current Capacity
- Guarantee Reverse Avalanche
- Guard-Ring for Stress Protection
- Low Power Loss & High efficiency
- 150℃ Operating Junction Temperature
- Low Stored Charge Majority Carrier Conduction
- Plastic Material used Carries Underwriters Laboratory
- Flammability Classification 94V-O
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Schottky diodes find applications in various electronic circuits, such as:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.