Electrostatic discharge (ESD) refers to the sudden flow of electricity between two objects with different electrostatic potentials
Under normal operating conditions, when the voltage across theElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection Diodes protection diode is within the normal range (lower than the breakdown voltage
The breakdown voltage is a crucial parameter that determines the voltage level at which the ESD diode starts to conduct. It must be carefully selected based on the operating voltage of the protected circuit
Schottky diodes, also known as Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs), are semiconductor devices renowned for their unique electrical properties,
The work function (Φ) of a material represents the minimum energy required to remove an electron from its surface. Metals generally have a higher work function than n-type semiconductors
When a Schottky diode is reverse-biased, the anode is made negative with respect to the cathode. The applied reverse voltage increases the height of the Schottky barrier
