Schottky Diode Course
Gain expertise in selecting and designing with Schottky diodes for high-efficiency buck converters. Delve into loss calculations, thermal management, EMI mitigation, and reliability factors. Confidently analyse datasheets and choose durable parts for 24 V to 5 V, 5 A power systems, ensuring reliable, cool-running hardware in real-world applications.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a targeted, practical guide to mastering Schottky diodes in power electronics. Participants explore diode basics, ratings, and switching traits, then implement them in a 24 V to 5 V, 5 A, 300 kHz buck converter design. Key activities include calculating losses, thermal effects, and EMI, interpreting datasheets, selecting optimal components, and using reliability, protection, and layout strategies for superior performance.
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Develop skills
- Design Schottky freewheeling stages to minimise diode losses, EMI, and heat in buck converters.
- Quickly interpret Schottky datasheets to select VRRM, IF, leakage, and packaging for 24 V systems.
- Calculate diode power loss and temperature rise using Pd, Rth, and junction estimates efficiently.
- Enhance reliability through derating, snubbers, clamps, and optimised thermal layouts.
- Conduct professional component comparisons by shortlisting, specifying, and validating choices.
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