1. Breakthrough Voltage
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... diode through -1000 V for normal semiconductor diodes, Schottky diodes in the range of-20V to -200 V. Zener have a breakthrough voltage of up to 5V. Here is the breakthrough used, because after the ...

2. Ideal Diode
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... breakthrough interesting.   Legend at room temperature Silicon diodes begin at approximately 0.4 V power to lead. From this value increases in electricity expotentiell strongly. The operating point ...

3. The mechanical replacement model of a diode
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... down. The diode behaves well here largely analogue, at least to a certain tension. Here comes the only exception. Will lock in the direction of a certain voltage is exceeded, the so-called breakthrough ...

4. Function of the Schottky Diode
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... of (negative pole to p-metal), with the tension among the breakthrough voltage must lie, the bigger barrier. Nevertheless, a small flowing stream which meanders through the thermal excitation of electrons ...

5. Characteristics and Symbols
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To characterize diodes, are used in the data sheets for certain specific values: Maximum voltage - in order to avoid a breakthrough Maximum peak current Forward voltage, also known as voltage ...