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How to specify Diode resistance and Diode forward drop in thermal modelling of MOSFET with Diode?

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On resistance Ron in attached figure is for diode or MOSFET?
asked Aug 20, 2019 by Pallavi (22 points)

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Hello,

This component only allows you to specify the device on-resistance in the on state (conducting in either direction). To include Vf_diode, Ron_diode, or to model current sharing during reverse conduction, you will need to use separate MOSFET and diode components.

Regards,

Kris
answered Aug 20, 2019 by Kris Eberle (1,575 points)
Diode ON Resistance
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