Topic: Electronic Devices
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Schottky Diode ?
- A. Thermoinic emission of carriers across Schottky barrier
- B. Current conduction in Schottky diodes is by majority carriers
- C. Switching speed of Schottky diodes is less compared to p-n junction diodes
- D. Schottky diode comprises of Metal-Semiconductor junction
Answer: C. Switching speed of Schottky diodes is less compared to p-n junction diodes
Explanation: A Schottky diode is formed by a metal-semiconductor junction. Because conduction is primarily by majority carriers, there is negligible minority charge carrier storage time. This makes its switching speed much higher, not lower, than that of a standard p-n junction diode.