Schottky Diode Course
Master Schottky diodes for buck converters in power electronics. Explore fundamentals, ratings, loss estimation, thermal management, EMI control, datasheet analysis, part selection, and reliability strategies for 24 V to 5 V, 5 A designs at 300 kHz. Build skills to create cooler, safer, efficient circuits with confidence in real-world applications.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to mastering Schottky diodes in power designs. You will cover diode basics, ratings, and switching, applying them to build a 24 V to 5 V, 5 A, 300 kHz buck converter. Gain skills in loss, thermal, and EMI analysis, datasheet reading, part selection, and reliability techniques for efficient hardware.
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Develop skills
- Design Schottky freewheel diodes to reduce loss, EMI, and heat in buck converters.
- Quickly interpret Schottky datasheets to select VRRM, IF, leakage, and packages for 24 V systems.
- Calculate diode power loss, thermal resistance, and junction temperature rise swiftly.
- Enhance reliability using derating, snubbers, clamps, and optimised thermal layouts.
- Conduct professional part comparisons by shortlisting, tabulating specs, and justifying selections.
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