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The symbol of the Schottky diode is similar to the basic diode circuit symbol. This diode symbol is distinguished from other kinds
of the diode by the adding of the two additional legs on the bar on the symbol.
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As we know that, a forward voltage is inversely proportional to outflow current that is if this voltage is low then the reverse outflow
current is high which is not preferable. That’s why we are using n-type semiconductor material in this diode. Typical metals used
in the assembly of Schottky barrier diode are platinum, tungsten or chromium, molybdenum, palladium silicide, platinum silicide,
gold etc.
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Therefore there are no depletion region shapes near the junction that is, there is no large current from the metal to the
semiconductor in reverse bias. Due to the time of electron-hole recombination, the delay there in the junction diodes is not
present. N-type semiconductors have superior potential energy as a contrast to electrons of metals. The voltage increased across
the diode will be against the built-in potential and makes simple to the flow of current.
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V-I Characteristics
The V-I characteristics of Schottky diode are shown in the figure below. The vertical line in the figure signifies the flow of
current in the diode and the Horizontal line signifies the voltage applied across the diode.
The V-I characteristics of this diode are approximately related to the P-N junction diode. But, the forward voltage drop of this
diode is very little as contrasted to the P-N junction diode.
The forward voltage drop of Schottky diode ranges from 0.2 to 0.3 volts whereas the forward voltage drop of silicon P-N
junction diode ranges from 0.6 to 0.7 volts.
If the forward bias voltage is superior to 0.2 or 0.3 volts, then the flow of current starts flowing through the diode.
In this diode, the reverse saturation current happens at a very low-voltage as contrasted to the silicon diode.
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Thus, this is all about Schottky Barrier Rectifiers Working and Its Applications. We hope that you have got a better understanding
of this concept. Furthermore, for any doubts regarding this article or to implement any electrical projects please give your valuable
suggestions in the comment section below. Here is a question for you, what is the main function of Schottky diode?
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