Dual center tap Schottky rectifier suited for high
frequency switch mode power supply.
Packaged in TO-220AB, TO-220AB narrow leads,
2
I
PAK and TO-220FPAB, this device is intended to
be used in notebook and LCD adaptors, desktop
SMPS, providing in these applications a margin
between the remaining voltages applied on the
diode and the voltage capability of the diode.
K
A2
K
A1
TO-220AB
STPS20120CT
K
A2
A1
K
TO-220AB narrow leads
STPS20120CTN
Table 1.Device summary
I
2 x 10 A
F(AV)
V
120 V
RRM
T
j(max)
0.54 V
V
F(typ)
A2
K
A1
TO-220FPAB
STPS20120CFP
A2
K
A1
2
I
PAK
STPS20120CR
175 °C
June 2012Doc ID 11212 Rev 31/10
This is information on a product in full production.
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CharacteristicsSTPS20120C
1 Characteristics
Table 2.Absolute ratings (limiting values, per diode)
SymbolParameterValueUnit
V
RRM
I
F(RMS)
I
F(AV)
I
FSM
P
ARM
T
dPtot
---------------
1. condition to avoid thermal runaway for a diode on its own heatsink
dTj
Repetitive peak reverse voltage120V
RMS forward current30A
Average forward current, δ = 0.5
TO-220AB, I2PAK,
TO-220AB narrow
leads
TO-220FPAB
Tc = 150 °C
Tc = 145 °C20
T
= 125 °C
c
T
= 100 °C20
c
Per diode
Per device
Per diode
Per device
Surge non repetitive forward currenttp = 10 ms Sinusoidal150A
To evaluate the maximum conduction losses use the following equation:
P = 0.62 x I
Figure 1.Average forward power dissipation
versus average forward current
(per diode)
P(W)
F(AV)
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
012345678910111213
δ = 0.05
δ = 0.1
Figure 3.Normalized avalanche power
derating versus pulse duration
F(AV)
δ = 0.2
I(A)
F(AV)
+ 0.012 I
δ = 0.5
F2(RMS)
δ = 1
T
=tp/T
δ
Figure 2.Average forward current versus
ambient temperature
(
δ = 0.5, per diode)
I(A)
F(AV)
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
tp
1
=tp/T
δ
0
0255075100125150175
T
R =15°C/W
th(j-a)
tp
R=R
TO-220FPAB
T(°C)
amb
th(j-a) th(j-c)
TO-220AB
Figure 4.Normalized avalanche power
derating versus junction
I²PAK
temperature
P(t)
ARM p
P(1µs)
ARM
1
P(25°C)
1.2
P(t)
ARM p
ARM
V
0.01
0.001
1
0.1
t (µs)
p
0.10.011
101001000
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
255075100125150
T (°C)
j
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Figure 5.Relative variation of thermal
impedance junction to case versus
pulse duration
Z/R
th(j-c) th(j-c)
1.0
TO-220AB,TO-220AB narrow leads, and I PAK
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
Single pulse
0.1
0.0
1.E-031.E-021.E-011.E+00
t (s)
p
2
T
tp
=tp/T
δ
Figure 7.Reverse leakage current versus
reverse voltage applied (typical
values, per diode)
I (mA)
R
1.E+01
T=150°C
1.E+00
1.E-01
1.E-02
1.E-03
1.E-04
1.E-05
010 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
j
T=125°C
j
T=100°C
j
T=75°C
j
T=50°C
j
T=25°C
j
V (V)
R
Figure 6.Relative variation of thermal
impedance junction to case versus
pulse duration (TO-220FPAB)
Z/R
th(j-c) th(j-c)
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
Single pulse
0.1
0.0
1.E-031.E-021.E-011.E+001.E+01
t (s)
p
δ
T
=tp/T
Figure 8.Junction capacitance versus
reverse voltage applied (typical
values, per diode)
C(pF)
1000
100
V (V)
10
110100
R
F=1MHz
V =30mV
OSCRMS
T=25°C
j
tp
Figure 9.Forward voltage drop versus forward current (per diode)
I (A)
FM
100
T=125°C
j
(maximum values)
T=125°C
j
(typical values)
10
V (V)
1
0.00.20.40.60.81.01.21.41.61.8
FM
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T=25°C
j
(maximum values)
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STPS20120CPackage information
2 Package information
●Epoxy meets UL94, V0
●Cooling method: by conduction (C)
●Recommended torque value: 0.4 to 0.6 N·m
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of
ECOPACK
specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com
ECOPACK
Table 5.TO-220AB dimensions
®
packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK®
®
is an ST trademark.
.
Dimensions
Ref.
Millimeters Inches
Min. Max. Min. Max.
A 4.404.600.1730.181
C1.231.320.0480.051
H2
Dia
L5
L6
L2
F2
F1
F
G1
L9
L4
G
A
C
L7
D
M
E
D2.402.720.0940.107
E0.490.700.0190.027
F0.610.880.0240.034
F11.141.700.0440.066
F21.141.700.0440.066
G4.955.150.1940.202
G12.402.700.0940.106
H21010.400.3930.409
L216.4 typ.0.645 typ.
L413140.5110.551
L52.652.950.1040.116
L615.2515.750.6000.620
L76.206.600.2440.259
L93.503.930.1370.154
M2.6 typ.0.102 typ.
Diam.3.753.850.1470.151
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Table 6.TO-220AB narrow leads dimensions
Dimensions
L20
b1(x3)
1
E
23
e
e1
L1
b (x3)
Ref.
MillimetersInches
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A4.404.600.170.18
b0.610.880.0240.034
b10.951.200.0370.047
P
Q
A
F
c0.480.700.0190.027
D15.2515.750.600.62
H1
D11.270.05
D
D1
L30
L
J1
E10.0010.400.390.41
e2.402.700.0940.106
e14.955.150.190.20
F1.231.320.0480.052
C
H16.206.600.240.26
J12.402.720.0950.107
L13.0014.000.510.55
L12.602.900.1020.114
L2015.400.61
L3028.901.14
∅P3.753.850.1470.151
Q2.652.950.1040.116
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STPS20120CPackage information
Devices in I2PAK with nickel-plated back frame must NOT be mounted by frame soldering
like SMDs. Such devices are intended to be through-hole mounted ONLY and in no
circumstances shall ST be held liable for any lack of performance or damage arising out of
soldering of nickel-plated back frames.
03-May-20072Reformatted to current standards. Added TO-220FPAB package.
15-Jun-20123Added TO-220 narrow leads package.
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