AN3401 Datasheet, PDF (1/18 Pages) STMicroelectronics – The SPV1001 and SPV1002 are system-in-package solutions

AN3401
Application Note
SPV1001/SPV1002 performance evaluation
in a typical photovoltaic application
Introduction
The SPV1001 and SPV1002 are system-in-package solutions for photovoltaic applications,
designed to increase system efficiency by implementing a bypass function through a power
MOSFET transistor instead of a conventional Schottky diode.
The SPV1002 differs from the SPV1001 in having a lower R_DSon.
This application note provides an evaluation of the performance comparison between the
SPV100x and two standard Schottky diodes, in order to supply proper guidelines for the
correct use of both devices.
December 2011
Doc ID 018842 Rev 1
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