A switching diode is a two terminal PN junction, often used in electronic systems to manage small voltages.
Switching Diode
A Switching Diode is commonly referred to as a “Signal Diode”, it is a semiconductor that can be used to switch signals or act as a rectifier at low voltages.
Within a circuit they can provide similar functionality to a physical switch, with the on/off state governed by the direction of the current flow. When there is forward current in the circuit (forward-bias), the switching diode effectively is a closed switch with low resistance, allowing current to flow. If the current of the circuit is reversed (reverse bias), the switching diode provides high resistance, preventing current flow up to a specified threshold.
Where are Switching Diodes used?
A switching diode can be used in low voltage applications that require fast switching and a high speed rectification. A diode can also be used as a circuit protection device to prevent reverse current damaging a device upstream of the switching diode, such as microcontroller.
Description:
Ultralow VF, soft-switching ultrafast rectifiers optimized for Discontinuous
(Critical) Mode (DCM) Power Factor Correction (PFC).The minimized conduction loss, optimized stored charge and low recovery current minimized the switching losses and reduce over dissipation in the switching element and snubbers.The ...
Description:
Ultralow VF, soft-switching ultrafast rectifiers optimized for Discontinuous
(Critical) Mode (DCM) Power Factor Correction (PFC).The minimized conduction loss, optimized stored charge and low recovery current minimized the switching losses and reduce over dissipation in the switching element and snubbers.The ...
Description:
Features• Superectifier structure for high reliability condition• Cavity-free
glass-passivated junction• Fast switching for high efficiency• Low leakage current, typical IR less than 0.2 μA• High forward surge capability• Solder dip 275 °C max. 10 s, per JESD 22-B106Typical ...
