According to the company, the diode has the best leakage current performance in its class, leaking less current than its competitors at temperatures up to 175°C. It has extremely fast switching and no reverse recovery current, which dramatically reduces switching losses compared to silicon, says the company, and increases energy efficiency. Faster switching also allows manufacturers to reduce the size of a products’ magnetic coils and associated passive components, which improves packaging efficiency, reduces system weight and can reduce bill-of-materials costs.