Schottky Diode Course
Gain expertise in selecting and designing with Schottky diodes for efficient buck converters. Explore loss calculations, thermal management, EMI control, and reliability factors. Confidently interpret datasheets and pick reliable components for 24 V to 5 V, 5 A power systems, ensuring cooler and safer hardware builds.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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, then build a 24 V to 5 V, 5 A, 300 kHz buck converter. Practice estimating losses, thermal effects, and EMI, while reading datasheets, selecting parts, and using reliability and layout methods for better efficiency and safety.
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Develop skills
- Design Schottky freewheeling stages to reduce losses, EMI, and heat in buck converters.
- Quickly read Schottky datasheets to select VRRM, IF, leakage, and packages for 24 V systems.
- Calculate diode losses and temperatures using Pd, Rth, and junction rise estimates.
- Boost reliability with derating, snubbers, clamps, and smart thermal layouts.
- Compare devices professionally by shortlisting parts, listing specs, and explaining picks.
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