Schottky Rectifiers are semiconductor diodes that exhibit very low forward voltage drop with a very fast switching action. The reverse recovery times of Schottky diodes are extremely quick. Schottky diodes are suitable for applications requiring fast switching and low power loss.
High-performance Schottky diodes from Vishay are offered with forward current ratings of 1A to 175A and voltage ratings of 15V to 150V.
The Vishay VS series surface mount Schottky rectifier has been designed for applications requiring low forward drop and small foot prints on PC boards. The typical applications are in disk drives, switching power supplies, converters, freewheeling diodes, battery charging, and reverse battery protection.
Small foot print Low forward voltage drop High frequency operation