SCHOTTK Y DIODE
The Schottky diode is a special type of diode formed by the junction of a metal and an n-type semiconductor.
Schottky Diode
- These diodes connect metals and semiconductors.
- The schottky diode is one type. It is also called a hot-carrier diode, a low-voltage diode, or a Schottky barrier diode.
- When a semiconductor and a metal come together, they make a Schottky diode. The Schottky diode can switch quickly and has a small forward voltage drop.
- We already know that a PN junction diode has a PN junction made up of a p-type and an n-type.
- On the other hand, metals like platinum or aluminum are used in a Schottky diode instead of P-type semiconductors.
Schottky Diode Symbol
- The Schottky barrier diode picture is based on the basic diode circuit picture.
The figure shows the Schottky diode's circuit sign.
V-I Characteristics of Schottky Diode
- The V-I features of Schottky diodes are a lot like those of PN junction diodes.
- As you can see, in a Schottky diode, current is the dependent variable and voltage is the independent variable.
- Between 0.2 and 0.3 volts, the Schottky diode has a low forward voltage drop.
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