Rohm has added 24 Schottky diodes for protection and rectification in automotive, industrial and consumer applications. Rohm diode line-up When Schottky barrier diodes are used, “if forward voltage lowered to improve efficiency, reverse current, which is inversely related to forward voltage, will become higher”, according to the company. “This increases the risk of thermal runaway, so ...

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