Selection and Usage Methods of Schottky Barrier Diodes from Fundamentals

Semiconductor manufacturer Rohm develops and provides a wide range of products including next-generation devices, discrete components, LSI, and modules. In particular, we provide various information and tools such as fundamental electronics knowledge and simulation to assist in application development and design.

Generally, diodes are used in various applications for circuit rectification and protection purposes. Recently, with the increasing electrification of diverse devices, the demand for such diodes has been growing, and the characteristics required of diodes have also become more diverse.
In particular, the adoption of Schottky barrier diodes, which can improve power efficiency compared to conventional diodes, is increasing across a wide range of fields including automotive equipment, industrial equipment, and consumer products.


When lowering VF for efficiency, IR increases due to a trade-off relationship, raising the risk of thermal runaway. Therefore, when selecting a Schottky barrier diode, it is important to maintain a balance between VF and IR. Rohm not only pursues products with balanced characteristics, but also strengthens its lineup broadly to respond to increasingly diverse market demands.

In this webinar, we will explain the fundamental knowledge and characteristics of Schottky barrier diodes, and provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the key points for selecting products in consideration of their respective characteristics.
We will also introduce the features of Rohm's comprehensive Schottky barrier diode lineup.

This content is suitable for those who wish to learn about Schottky barrier diodes from now on, or for those who wish to understand the selection points for Schottky barrier diodes.