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In-Circuit Testing of Diodes and Rectifiers

We have all had difficulty testing diodes in-circuit. Most DMM’s have a diode Vf function that measures forward drop, but what is the normal voltage drop? Analog VOM’s attempt to measure resistance of ...
Electronic Design

Schottky Diodes: the Old Ones Are Good, the New Ones Are Better

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. Silicon Schottky diodes are used in power applications because of their low forward voltage drop, which allows lower ...
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Real Schottky Diodes Forward Voltage Drop

This application note presents the real Schottky diodes as the best choice for lowest forward voltage drop. This document describes the low, medium and high voltage level applications, as well as ...
Electronic Design

SiC Schottky Diodes Improve Boost Converter Performance

For the PDF version of this article, click here. The switchmode power supply (SMPS) accounts for more than 10% of the total system weight in a typical portable computer. Power supplies of today's ...
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New Vishay Intertechnology Gen 3 650 V SiC Schottky Diodes Increase Efficiency and Reliability for Switching Power Designs

MALVERN, Pa., May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced 17 new Gen 3 650 V silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes. Featuring a merged PIN Schottky (MPS) ...