What Is a High-Voltage Diode?
A high-voltage diode is a specialized diode designed to withstand high voltages, typically ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of volts.
High-voltage diodes encompass various types, including Schottky diodes and PIN diodes, engineered with modifications to enhance voltage tolerance while retaining the fundamental PN junction operation.
These diodes serve diverse applications across rectification in high-voltage power supplies, reverse current prevention, power conversion devices, medical equipment, industrial machinery, and high-voltage automotive batteries. Constructed with PN junctions, electrodes, and doping their standout feature is the ability to handle high voltage levels effectively. Key characteristics include robust voltage tolerance, rapid switching capabilities, and minimal losses.