Basics of Schottky Barrier Diodes

In this e-learning course, you will learn basic knowledge such as operating principles of Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDs).

Chapter1 Basics of Schottky Barrier Diodes (Basic of Semiconductor Device)

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Chapter1 Basics of Schottky Barrier Diodes (Basic of Semiconductor Device)

  • Conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
  • Energy band diagram
  • Characteristics of an intrinsic silicon semiconductor
  • pn junction
  • Forward biasing
  • Reverse biasing

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1. Conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
1-1. Energy band diagram
1-2. Characteristics of an intrinsic silicon semiconductor
1-3. pn junction
1-3-1. Forward biasing
1-3-2. Reverse biasing

Chapter2 Basics of Schottky Barrier Diodes (Basic of Metal-semiconductor junction)

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Chapter2 Basics of Schottky Barrier Diodes (Basic of Metal-semiconductor junction)

  • Metal-semiconductor junction
  • Schottky contact (Schottky junction) Φm > Φn
  • Ohmic contact (Ohmic junction) Φm < Φn
  • Conductivity modulation

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2. Metal-semiconductor junction
2-1. Schottky contact (Schottky junction) Φm > Φn
2-2. Ohmic contact (Ohmic junction) Φm < Φn
2-3. Conductivity modulation

Chapter3 Basics of Schottky Barrier Diodes

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Chapter3 Basics of Schottky Barrier Diodes

  • Classification of diodes
  • Comparison between SBDs and pn junction diodes
  • Applications of SBDs
  • Forward voltage
  • Reverse recovery time
  • Maximum rated reverse voltage (VR)
  • Leakage current

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3-1. Classification of diodes
3-2. Comparison between SBDs and pn junction diodes
3-3. Applications of SBDs
3-4. Forward voltage
3-5. Reverse recovery time
3-6. Maximum rated reverse voltage (VR)
3-7. Leakage current
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