(a) Give an application for the use of a Schottky Barrier diode and explain the reverse recovery characteristic in this type of diode. (b) What are the limitations of Schottky Barrier diodes?

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(a) Give an application for the use of a Schottky Barrier diode and explain the reverse recovery characteristic in this type of diode.

(b) What are the limitations of Schottky Barrier diodes? 

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