These through-hole BAT41 diodes are general-purpose small signal Schottky metal to silicone diodes that features extremely fast switching, low turn-on voltage and low forward and reverse recovery times, Additionally, this component features protection against excessive voltage such as electrostatic discharges.

The BAT41 is a popular Schottky diode that you will find in a number of Kitronik project kits. We often utilise them on solar recharging circuits to stop the rechargeable batteries from discharging back into the solar cells. The following Kitronik kits & products all feature this diode;

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The Schottky diode is named after the German physicist Walter H. Schottky and is a semiconductor diode formed by the junction of a semiconductor with a metal.

Features:

• Very fast switching.
• Featuring low turn-on voltage.
• Low forward and reverse recovery times.
• This component features protection against excessive voltage such as electrostatic discharges.
• Very low conduction losses.
• Negligible switching losses.
• Through-hole-component.
• Low capacitance diode.

Contents:

• BAT41 Signal Diode.

Available in the following pack sizes;

• Single Pack (SKU 2950-01)
• Pack of 25 (SKU 2950)

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