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What’s the difference between Shockley and Schottky diodes?
Neither a Shockley diode nor a Schottky diode are single p-n junction devices. A Shockley diode has a four-layer thyristor structure with a typical … [Read More...] about What’s the difference between Shockley and Schottky diodes?
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Full-brick 500-W supply provides 12 V and up to 42 A
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Power transient voltage suppressors come in SMD packages
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Open fuse holders compatible with through-hole reflow soldering
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What are triacs, diacs and quadracs good for?
Triacs, diacs, and quadracs are ac power control semiconductor devices used in line frequency applications such as lighting control, motor speed control, and temperature modulation. They can be found … [Read More...] about What are triacs, diacs and quadracs good for?
What’s the difference between Shockley and Schottky diodes?
Neither a Shockley diode nor a Schottky diode are single p-n junction devices. A Shockley diode has a four-layer thyristor structure with a typical forward drop of 800 mV. It’s called a diode because … [Read More...] about What’s the difference between Shockley and Schottky diodes?
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Design tips for high-voltage protection in EVs and hybrids
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power inductors optimized for ADAS/AD power management
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EMI-RFI three-phase filters are volumetrically efficient
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Efficient 750-V SiC FETs target onboard chargers, soft-switched converters
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