Facebook Linkedin Telegram Youtube

Home
EFY PRIME
Projects (DIY)
Explore
What’s New
Jobs & Careers
- Jobs
- Post a Job
- HR Trends
- The Gurus
Specials
Shop

Search

LOGIN
REGISTER
Magazine
SHOP
ABOUT US
HELP
- FAQ
Explore Components on DigiKey

ElectronicsForU.comIf it\'s electronics, it\'s here.

Filter by Categories
Advanced Projects
Aerospace & Defence
AgriTECH
AI & ML Tech
AI and Machine Learning Projects
Arduino Projects
Automation
Automotive
AVR Projects
Basics
Beginners Projects
Business Leaders
Buyers' Guides
Chip Design & Manufacture Tech
Communication & Networks
Community Projects
Computer Science Projects with Step-by-Step Guides
Consumer
Cool Stuff
Countries
Covid-19 Projects
Design Guides
Design in India
Dev-Boards Projects
Digikey
DIY Projects with Video Tutorials
EDA, Software & Tools
Editor's Choice
EFY PRIME: For Premium Subscribers Only
EFY's Panel of Experts
EFY++ | Premium Content
Electronics Calculators
Electronics Manufacturing
Electronics News
Electronics Startups & Innovators
Electroons
Energy & Power
Engineering Projects For You
ESP32 Projects with Code, Circuit, and Step-by-Step Guide
Events
EXPERTS TALK
Hardware Guides
HR Trends
Image Processing Projects
Industrial
Industry Powered Content
Inspiring Women
Intermediate Projects
Investors Talk
Japan
Jobs
Jobs & Careers
Latest Components
LEDs & Lighting
Magazine Issues
Market Verticals
MATLAB Projects
Medical
MEGA COLLECTION OF ELECTRONICS DIY PROJECTS
Must Reads
My Story
New Products
[email protected]
Newsletter Messages
Not Categorised
Power Electronics Tech
Press Releases
Project Ideas
Raspberry Pi Projects
Reference Designs
Research & Papers
Resources
Slideshows
Software
Software Reviews
Solar
Special
Startup Contests
Super Innovative Projects
TAIYO YUDEN
Tech Contests
Tech Experts
Tech for Security & ID
Tech of Communication
Tech of Displays
Tech of Memory & Storage
Tech of Processors
Tech Of Robotics
Tech of Sensors
Tech Zone
Technology
Technology Focus
Testing Times
The Enablers
The Gurus
THE PITCH: Electronics Startups & Innovators
Truly Innovative Electronics
Videos
Videos & Slideshows
Webinars
What's New
White Papers

ElectronicsForU.comIf it\'s electronics, it\'s here.

Filter by Categories
Advanced Projects
Aerospace & Defence
AgriTECH
AI & ML Tech
AI and Machine Learning Projects
Arduino Projects
Automation
Automotive
AVR Projects
Basics
Beginners Projects
Business Leaders
Buyers' Guides
Chip Design & Manufacture Tech
Communication & Networks
Community Projects
Computer Science Projects with Step-by-Step Guides
Consumer
Cool Stuff
Countries
Covid-19 Projects
Design Guides
Design in India
Dev-Boards Projects
Digikey
DIY Projects with Video Tutorials
EDA, Software & Tools
Editor's Choice
EFY PRIME: For Premium Subscribers Only
EFY's Panel of Experts
EFY++ | Premium Content
Electronics Calculators
Electronics Manufacturing
Electronics News
Electronics Startups & Innovators
Electroons
Energy & Power
Engineering Projects For You
ESP32 Projects with Code, Circuit, and Step-by-Step Guide
Events
EXPERTS TALK
Hardware Guides
HR Trends
Image Processing Projects
Industrial
Industry Powered Content
Inspiring Women
Intermediate Projects
Investors Talk
Japan
Jobs
Jobs & Careers
Latest Components
LEDs & Lighting
Magazine Issues
Market Verticals
MATLAB Projects
Medical
MEGA COLLECTION OF ELECTRONICS DIY PROJECTS
Must Reads
My Story
New Products
[email protected]
Newsletter Messages
Not Categorised
Power Electronics Tech
Press Releases
Project Ideas
Raspberry Pi Projects
Reference Designs
Research & Papers
Resources
Slideshows
Software
Software Reviews
Solar
Special
Startup Contests
Super Innovative Projects
TAIYO YUDEN
Tech Contests
Tech Experts
Tech for Security & ID
Tech of Communication
Tech of Displays
Tech of Memory & Storage
Tech of Processors
Tech Of Robotics
Tech of Sensors
Tech Zone
Technology
Technology Focus
Testing Times
The Enablers
The Gurus
THE PITCH: Electronics Startups & Innovators
Truly Innovative Electronics
Videos
Videos & Slideshows
Webinars
What's New
White Papers

Sign in

Welcome! Log into your account

your username

your password

Forgot your password? Get help

Create an account

Create an account

Welcome! Register for an account

your email

your username

A password will be e-mailed to you.

Password recovery

Recover your password

your email

A password will be e-mailed to you.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

LOGIN
REGISTER
Magazine
SHOP
ABOUT US
HELP
- FAQ
Explore Components on DigiKey

Electronics For You | DIY Projects, News, Jobs and Expert InsightsIf it\'s electronics, it\'s here.

Home
EFY PRIME
Projects (DIY)
Explore
What’s New
Jobs & Careers
- Jobs
- Post a Job
- HR Trends
- The Gurus
Specials
Shop

Filter by Categories
Advanced Projects
Aerospace & Defence
AgriTECH
AI & ML Tech
AI and Machine Learning Projects
Arduino Projects
Automation
Automotive
AVR Projects
Basics
Beginners Projects
Business Leaders
Buyers' Guides
Chip Design & Manufacture Tech
Communication & Networks
Community Projects
Computer Science Projects with Step-by-Step Guides
Consumer
Cool Stuff
Countries
Covid-19 Projects
Design Guides
Design in India
Dev-Boards Projects
Digikey
DIY Projects with Video Tutorials
EDA, Software & Tools
Editor's Choice
EFY PRIME: For Premium Subscribers Only
EFY's Panel of Experts
EFY++ | Premium Content
Electronics Calculators
Electronics Manufacturing
Electronics News
Electronics Startups & Innovators
Electroons
Energy & Power
Engineering Projects For You
ESP32 Projects with Code, Circuit, and Step-by-Step Guide
Events
EXPERTS TALK
Hardware Guides
HR Trends
Image Processing Projects
Industrial
Industry Powered Content
Inspiring Women
Intermediate Projects
Investors Talk
Japan
Jobs
Jobs & Careers
Latest Components
LEDs & Lighting
Magazine Issues
Market Verticals
MATLAB Projects
Medical
MEGA COLLECTION OF ELECTRONICS DIY PROJECTS
Must Reads
My Story
New Products
[email protected]
Newsletter Messages
Not Categorised
Power Electronics Tech
Press Releases
Project Ideas
Raspberry Pi Projects
Reference Designs
Research & Papers
Resources
Slideshows
Software
Software Reviews
Solar
Special
Startup Contests
Super Innovative Projects
TAIYO YUDEN
Tech Contests
Tech Experts
Tech for Security & ID
Tech of Communication
Tech of Displays
Tech of Memory & Storage
Tech of Processors
Tech Of Robotics
Tech of Sensors
Tech Zone
Technology
Technology Focus
Testing Times
The Enablers
The Gurus
THE PITCH: Electronics Startups & Innovators
Truly Innovative Electronics
Videos
Videos & Slideshows
Webinars
What's New
White Papers

HomeVideos & SlideshowsVideosBeginner's Tutorial: What is a schottky diode?

Videos & Slideshows Videos Basics Resources

Beginner’s Tutorial: What is a schottky diode?

-

January 28, 2017

RELATED ARTICLES

Videos & Slideshows

LIVE DIY: Universal Power Supply

Videos & Slideshows

LIVE DIY: 6V, 9V and 12V Universal Voltage Doubler

Videos & Slideshows

From Sensor to Insight: Using NI DAQ for Intelligent electromechanical test and control applications

Videos & Slideshows

Live DIY: Auto Dusk-to-Dawn LED Strip on/off with Timer

Videos & Slideshows

Make Your Own Rotary Switch Timer

A tutorial covering the advantages and disadvantages of schottky diodes over regular silicon diodes.

Courtesy: Afrotechmods

Tags
tutorial

Previous article

Protecting Against ESD From The Floor Up

Next article

Autonomous Robots: Theoretical Calculations Only Take You So Far

Official Author account for Electronics For You

1 COMMENT

tafazul March 20, 2017 At 7:50 pm

good, simple and accessible to all electronic hobbyists

Register or Login to leave a comment.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS & COMMENTS Cancel reply

Register or Login to leave a comment.

EFY Prime

IoT Relay To Control Appliances Through The Internet Using Smartphone

Generative AI Smart Speaker

Why Do Modern Electronics Struggle In Space?

Global Navigation Satellite Systems With Centimetre-Level Accuracy

Unique DIY Projects

Real-time Web-based Home Automation

World’s Smallest Open-Source LoRa + GPS Module for Wearables and IoT (Only 3cm!)

Smallest Spy Video Streaming Camera

Wirelessly Control Multiple AC Appliances with Web Interface

Electronics News

Wireless Networks Prepare for Post-Quantum Security

JOB: PCB Tool Specialist At ZF In Hyderabad

Quantum Material Eliminates Cryogenic Chambers

Eliminating Rare-Earth Magnets with Software-Defined Motor

Truly Innovative Electronics

World’s First Safety-Certified 3D Ultrasonic Sensor

Small Chip Adds Smart Driving to Budget Cars

AI Chip Helps Cameras See and React Faster

A Chip That Prepares Phones for Quantum Threats

Latest DIY Videos

LIVE DIY: Universal Power Supply

LIVE DIY: 6V, 9V and 12V Universal Voltage Doubler

Live DIY: Auto Dusk-to-Dawn LED Strip on/off with Timer

Make Your Own Rotary Switch Timer

Electronics Components

Code-Free Fan Driver Targets AI Cooling

Industrial PoE Simplifies Edge Connectivity

Smart Wearables Enhance Blind Mobility

High-efficiency three-phase rackmount UPS

Electronics Jobs

JOB: Account Manager – Aerospace & Defence at Emerson In Delhi

JOB: Certification Engineer At Eaton In Chennai

JOB: Validation Engineer At Texas Instruments In Bengaluru

JOB: R&D Engineer At ABB In Bengaluru

Calculators For Electronics

Circuit Design Calculators for Engineers and Students

Broadside Coupled Stripline Impedance Calculator

Edge Coupled Stripline Impedance Calculator

Asymmetric Stripline Impedance Calculator

© Copyright 2026 - EFY Group

Shipping Policy| Contact us| Terms & conditions| Privacy policy| Cancellation/Refund Policy | Sitemap

×