®
HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SCHOTTKY RECTIFIER
Table 1: Main Product Characteristics
V
V
F
I
F(AV)
RRM
T
j
(max)
2 x 20 A
170 V
175 °C
0.75 V
STPS40170C
A1
K
A2
K
K
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
■ High junction temperature capability
■ Low leakage current
■ Good trade off between leakage current and
forward voltage drop
■ Low thermal resistance
■ High frequency operation
■ Avalanche specification
DESCRIPTION
Dual center tab Schottky rectifier suited for High
Frequency Switched Mode Power Supplies.
Packaged in TO-220AB, D2PAK and TO-247,
these devices are intended for use to enhance the
reliability of the application.
A2
K
A1
TO-220AB
STPS40170CT
D2PA K
STPS40170CG
A2
K
A1
TO-247
STPS40170CW
Table 2: Order Codes
Part Numbers Marking
STPS40170CT STPS40170CT
STPS40170CG STPS40170CG
STPS40170CG-TR STPS40170CG
A2
A1
September 2005
REV. 1
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Table 3: Absolute Ratings (limiting values, per diode)
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
V
RRM
I
F(RMS)
I
F(AV)
I
FSM
P
ARM
T
T
dV/dt Critical rate of rise of reverse voltage 10000 V/µs
Ptot
--------------
* : thermal runaway condition for a diode on its own heatsink
dTj
Table 4: Thermal Parameters
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
R
th(j-c)
R
th(c)
When the diodes 1 and 2 are used simultaneously:
∆ Tj(diode 1) = P(diode 1) x R
Repetitive peak reverse voltage 170 V
RMS forward current 60 A
T
Average forward current
Surge non repetitive forward current
Repetitive peak avalanche power
Storage temperature range -65 to + 175 °C
stg
Maximum operating junction temperature * 175 °C
j
1
-------------- ------------
<
Rth j a – ()
= 150 °C δ = 0.5
c
= 10 ms sinusoidal
t
p
t
= 1 µs Tj = 25 °C
p
Junction to case
(Per diode) + P(diode 2) x R
th(j-c)
th(c)
Per diode
Per device
Per diode
Total
Coupling
14100 W
1.2
0.85
0.5
20
40
250 A
°C/W
A
Table 5: Static Electrical Characteristics (per diode)
Symbol Parameter Tests conditions Min. Typ Max. Unit
T
= 25 °C
*
I
R
V
F
Pulse test: * tp = 5 ms, δ < 2%
To evaluate the conduction losses use the following equation: P = 0.64 x I
Reverse leakage current
**
Forward voltage drop
** tp = 380 µs,
δ < 2%
j
T
= 125 °C
j
= 25 °C
T
j
T
= 125 °C
j
= 25 °C
T
j
= 125 °C
T
j
V
R
I
F
I
F
= V
= 20A
= 40A
F(AV)
RRM
+ 0.055 I
F2(RMS)
30 µA
73 0 m A
0.92
0.69 0.75
1.00
0.79 0.86
V
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Figure 1: Average forward power dissipation
versus average forward current (per diode)
P
(W)
F(AV)
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 2 4 6 8 10121416182022242628
d=0.05
d=0.1
I
(A)
F(AV)
d=0.2
d=0.5
d
=t /T
d =1
T
t
p
p
Figure 3: Normalized avalanche power
derating versus pulse duration
P( t)
ARM p
P (1µs)
ARM
1
0.1
0.01
t (µs)
0.001
0.1 0.01 1
p
10 100 1000
Figure 2: Average forward current versus
ambient temperature (δ = 0.5, per diode)
I
(A)
F(AV)
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
T
t
=t /T
p
p
d
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175
R
th(j-a)=Rth(j-c)
R
th(j-a)
=15°C/W
T
(°C)
amb
Figure 4: Normalized avalanche power
derating versus junction temperature
P( t )
ARM p
P (25°C)
ARM
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
25
50 75 100 125 150
T (°C)
j
Figure 5: Non repetitive surge peak forward
current versus overload duration (maximum
values, per diode)
IM(A)
250
200
150
100
50
I
M
t
0
1.E-03 1.E-02 1.E-01 1.E+00
d=0.5
t(s)
TC=50°C
TC=75°C
TC=125°C
Figure 6: Relative variation of thermal
impedance junction to case versus pulse
duration
Z
th(j-c)/Rth(j-c)
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
d=0.5
0.6
0.5
d=0.2
0.4
d=0.1
0.3
0.2
Single pulse
0.1
0.0
1.E-03 1.E-02 1.E-01 1.E+00
tP(s)
d
=t /T
T
t
p
p
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Figure 7: Reverse leakage current versus
reverse voltage applied (typical values, per
diode)
IR(µA)
1.E+05
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
1.E-01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170
Tj=150°C
Tj=125°C
Tj=100°C
Tj=75°C
Tj=50°C
Tj=25°C
VR(V)
Figure 9: Forward voltage drop versus forward
current (per diode, low level)
IFM(A)
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
VFM(V)
Tj =125°C
Tj=125°C
(Maxim um v a lues)
(Maximum values)
Tj =125°C
Tj=125°C
(T ypical v a lues)
(Typical values)
Tj=25°C
(Maximum values)
Figure 8: Junction capacitance versus reverse
voltage applied (typical values, per diode)
C(pF)
1000
100
VR(V)
10
1 10 100 1000
V
OSC
F=1MHz
=30mV
Tj=25°C
RMS
Figure 10: Forward voltage drop versus
forward current (per diode, high level)
IFM(A)
1000
Tj =125°C
Tj=125°C
(Maxim um v a lues)
100
10
1
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8
(Maximum values)
Tj =125°C
Tj=125°C
(T ypical v a lues)
(Typical values)
Tj=25°C
(Maximum values)
VFM(V)
Figure 11: Thermal resistance junction to ambient versus copper surface under tab (epoxy
2
printed board FR4, Cu = 35µm) (D
R
(°C/W)
th(j-a)
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
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SCU(cm²)
PAK)
D²PAK
Figure 12: D2PAK Package Mechanical Data
A
L2
E
L
L3
B2
B
G
* FLAT ZONE NO LESS THAN 2m
C2
A1
C
A2
M
R
*
V2
STPS40170C
DIMENSIONS
REF.
A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
A1 2.49 2.69 0.098 0.106
A2 0.03 0.23 0.001 0.009
B 0.70 0.93 0.027 0.037
B2 1.14 1.70 0.045 0.067
C 0.45 0.60 0.017 0.024
C2 1.23 1.36 0.048 0.054
D 8.95 9.35 0.352 0.368
E 10.00 10.40 0.393 0.409
G 4.88 5.28 0.192 0.208
L 15.00 15.85 0.590 0.624
L2 1.27 1.40 0.050 0.055
L3 1.40 1.75 0.055 0.069
M 2.40 3.20 0.094 0.126
R 0.40 typ. 0.016 typ.
V2 0° 8° 0° 8°
Millimeters Inches
Min. Max. Min. Max.
Figure 13: Foot Print Dimensions (in millimeters)
16.90
10.30
8.90
3.70
5.08
1.30
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Figure 14: TO-247 Package Mechanical Data
V
V
H
L5
L
F1
V2
F(x3)
F4
G
F2
F3
L2
L1
L3
Dia
A
L4
D
DIMENSIONS
REF.
Millimeters Inches
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A 4.85 5.15 0.191 0.203
D 2.20 2.60 0.086 0.102
E 0.40 0.80 0.015 0.031
F 1.00 1.40 0.039 0.055
F1 3.00 0.118
F2 2.00 0.078
F3 2.00 2.40 0.078 0.094
F4 3.00 3.40 0.118 0.133
G 10.90 0.429
H 15.45 15.75 0.608 0.620
L 19.85 20.15 0.781 0.793
L1 3.70 4.30 0.145 0.169
L2 18.50 0.728
L3 14.20 14.80 0.559 0.582
L4 34.60 1.362
E M
L5 5.50 0.216
M 2.00 3.00 0.078 0.118
V5 ° 5 °
V2 60° 60°
Dia. 3.55 3.65 0.139 0.143
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Figure 15: TO-220AB Package Mechanical Data
A
C
L7
D
M
E
L2
F2
F1
H2
Dia
L5
L6
L9
L4
F
G1
G
STPS40170C
DIMENSIONS
REF.
A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
C 1.23 1.32 0.048 0.051
D 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
E 0.49 0.70 0.019 0.027
F 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.034
F1 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.066
F2 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.066
G 4.95 5.15 0.194 0.202
G1 2.40 2.70 0.094 0.106
H2 10 10.40 0.393 0.409
L2 16.4 typ. 0.645 typ.
L4 13 14 0.511 0.551
L5 2.65 2.95 0.104 0.116
L6 15.25 15.75 0.600 0.620
L7 6.20 6.60 0.244 0.259
L9 3.50 3.93 0.137 0.154
M 2.6 typ. 0.102 typ.
Diam. 3.75 3.85 0.147 0.151
Millimeters Inches
Min. Max. Min. Max.
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK® packages. These
packages have a Lead-free second level interconnect . The category of second level interconnect is
marked on the package and on the inner box label, in compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The
maximum ratings related to soldering conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an
ST trademark. ECOPACK specifications are available at: www.st.com.
Table 6: Ordering Information
Ordering type Marking Package Weight Base qty
Delivery
mode
STPS40170CT STPS40170CT TO-220AB 2.20 g 50 Tube
STPS40170CG STPS40170CG
STPS40170CG-TR STPS40170CG 1000 Tape & reel
D
2
PAK
1.48 g
50 Tube
STPS40170CW STPS40170CW TO-247 4.4 g 30 Tube
■ Epoxy meets UL94, V0
■ Cooling method: by conduction (C)
■ TO-220 - Recommended torque value: 0.55 Nm, Maximum torque value: 0.7 Nm.
■ TO-247 - Recommended torque value: 0.8 Nm, Maximum torque value: 1.0 Nm.
Table 7: Revision History
Date Revision Description of Changes
16-Sep-2005 1 First issue.
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