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Please explain matters to be aware of when selecting Schottky barrier diodes for a diode rectifying DC/DC converter.
- The rated voltage and forward voltage are the main parameters for selection. The rated voltage must be at least as high as the input voltage. Depending on the PCB layout and the other components used, switching voltage overshoot may occur, rising above the input voltage, and so this must also be considered. The lower the forward voltage, the more losses are reduced, for better efficiency.