Computer modeling and comparison of different rectifier (M-S, M-S-M, p-n-n+) diodes

A computer method is used to investigate the forward characteristics of high-barrier Schottky diodes with different back contacts. A discussion of rectifier-parameter optimization is presented, together with comparisons of different diode types, including p-n-n
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diodes. The superiority, in certain voltage ranges, of the high-barrier Schottky diodes over p-n-n
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diodes is demonstrated.