Dual center tap diode suited for switch mode
power supplies and high frequency DC to DC
converters.
A1
TO-220AB
STTH602CT
A1
A2
A2
K
K
A2
K
A1
TO-220FPAB
STTH602CFP
Packaged in TO-220AB and TO-22FPAB, this
device is intended for use in low voltage high
frequency inverters, free wheeling and polarity
protection.
April 2006 Rev 11/9
Order codes
Part NumberMarking
STTH602CTSTTH602C
STTH602CFPSTTH602C
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CharacteristicsSTTH602C
1 Characteristics
Table 1.Absolute ratings (limiting values at T
= 25° C, unless otherwise specified)
j
SymbolParameterValueUnit
V
RRM
I
F(RMS)
Repetitive peak reverse voltage200V
RMS forward current22A
Per diode Tc = 160° C3
TO-220AB
I
F(AV)
Average forward current, δ = 0.5
Per device T
Per diode T
TO-220FPAB
= 155° C6
c
= 150° C3
c
Per device Tc = 140° C6
I
FSM
T
Table 2.Thermal parameters
Surge non repetitive forward current tp = 10 ms Sinusoidal60A
Storage temperature range-65 to + 175° C
stg
T
Maximum operating junction temperature175° C
j
SymbolParameterValueUnit
Per di ode5
TO-220AB
Per device3.0
R
th(j-c)
Junction to case
Per di ode7.5
° C/W
TO-220FPAB
Per device5.25
TO-220ABPer diode1
R
th(c)
Coupling
TO-220FPABPer diode3
A
A
When the two diodes 1 and 2 are used simultaneously:
∆Tj(diode 1) = P (diode 1) X R
Table 3.Static electrical characteristics
SymbolParameterTest conditionsTypMax.Unit
(1)
I
R
(2)
V
F
1. Pulse test: tp = 5 ms, δ < 2 %
2. Pulse test: t
Reverse leakage current
Forward voltage drop
= 380 µs, δ < 2 %
p
(Per diode) + P (diode 2) x R
th(j-c)
T
= 25° C
j
= 125° C330
T
j
= V
V
R
RRM
th(c)
Tj = 25° C
= 3 A
I
T
= 150° C0.80.95
j
F
Tj = 25° C
= 6 A
I
T
= 150° C0.91.05
j
F
3
0.981.1
1.11.25
To evaluate the conduction losses use the following equation:
P = 0.85 x I
2/9
F(AV)
+ 0.033 I
F2(RMS)
µA
V
STTH602CCharacteristics
Table 4.Dynamic characteristics
SymbolParameter
IF = 1 A, dIF/dt = -100 A/µs,
V
t
Reverse recovery time
rr
Reverse recovery current
I
RM
Forward recovery time
t
fr
V
Forward recovery voltage
FP
R
= 1 A, dIF/dt = -50 A/µs,
I
F
V
R
= 3 A, dIF/dt = 200 A/µs,
I
F
V
R
IF = 3 A, dIF/dt = 200 A/µs
V
FR
IF = 3 A, dIF/dt = 200 A/µs,
Tj = 25 °C
Figure 1.Peak current versus duty cycle
(per diode)
IM(A)
100
80
60
δ
P = 10WP = 10 W
P = 5WP = 5 W
P = 3WP = 3 W
40
20
0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.60.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
T
T
I
I
M
M
tp
tp
=tp/T
=tp/T
d
δ
Test conditions
= 30 V, Tj = 25 °C
= 30 V, Tj = 25 °C
= 160 V, Tj = 125 °C
= 1.1 x V
, Tj = 25 °C
Fmax
Figure 2.Forward voltage drop versus
IFM(A)
100
80
60
40
20
0
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.03.5
Min.TypMax.Unit
1420ns
2130
45.5 A
24ns
3.7V
forward current (typical values per
diode)
Tj=150°C
Tj=25°C
VFM(V)
Figure 3.Forward voltage drop versus
forward current (maximum values
per diode)
IFM(A)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.03.5
Tj=150°C
Tj=25°C
VFM(V)
Figure 4.Relative variation of thermal
impedance junction to case versus
pulse duration (T0-220AB)
Z
th(j-c)/Rth(j-c)
1.0
Single pulse
TO-220AB
0.1
1.E-031.E-021.E-011.E+00
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tp(s)
CharacteristicsSTTH602C
Figure 5.Relative variation of thermal
impedance junction to case versus
pulse duration (TO-220FPAB)
Z
th(j-c)/Rth(j-c)
1.0
Single pulse
TO-220FPAB
0.1
0.0
1.E-031.E-021.E-011.E+001.E+01
tp(s)
Figure 7.Reverse recovery charges versus
dI
/dt (typical values)
F
QRR(nC)
100
IF=3A
=160V
V
R
80
60
40
20
0
050 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Tj=125°C
Tj=25°C
dIF/dt(A/µs)
Figure 6.Junction capacitance versus
reverse applied voltage (typical
values per diode)
C(pF)
100
10
1
1101001000
VR(V)
V
F=1MHz
=30mV
osc
Tj=25°C
RMS
Figure 8.Reverse recovery time versus dI
(typical values)
tRR(ns)
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
101001000
dIF/dt(A/µs)
Tj=125°C
Tj=25°C
IF=3A
V
=160V
R
F
/dt
Figure 9.Peak reverse recovery current
versus dI
IRM(A)
10
IF=3A
=160V
V
R
8
6
4
2
0
050100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
/dt (typical values)
F
Tj=125°C
Tj=25°C
dIF/dt(A/µs)
Figure 10. Dynamic parameters versus
junction temperature
QRR;IRM[Tj]/QRR;IRM[Tj=125°C]
1.4
IF=3A
V
=160V
R
1.2
1.0
I
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
255075100125150
RM
Q
RR
Tj(°C)
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STTH602COrdering information scheme
2 Ordering information scheme
STTH 6 02 Cxx
Ultrafast switching diode
Average forward current
6 = 6 A
Repetitive peak reverse voltage
02 = 200 V
Package
CT = TO-220AB
CFP = TO-220FPAB
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Package informationSTTH602C
3 Package information
Epoxy meets UL94, V0
Cooling method: by conduction (C)
Recommended torque value: 0.8 Nm
Maximum torque value: 1.0 Nm
Table 5.TO-220AB Dimensions
DIMENSIONS
REF.
MillimetersInches
Min. TypMax.Min. TypMax.
A15.2015.90 0.5980.625
a13.750.147
B
Ø I
L
A
I4
l3
a1
l2
a2
C
b2
a213.0014.00 0.5110.551
B10.0010.40 0.3930.409
F
b10.610.880.0240.034
b21.231.320.0480.051
C4.404.600.1730.181
c2
c10.490.700.0190.027
c22.402.720.0940.107
e2.402.700.0940.106
b1
e
M
F6.206.600.2440.259
c1
ØI3.753.850.1470.151
I415.80 16.40 16.80 0.622 0.646 0.661
L2.652.950.1040.116
l21.141.700.0440.066
l31.141.700.0440.066
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M2.600.102
STTH602CPackage information
Table 6.TO-220FPAB Dimensions
DIMENSIONS
REF.
MillimetersInches
Min. Max. Min. Max.
A4.44.60.1730.181
B2.52.70.0980.106
A
H
B
D2.52.750.0980.108
E0.450.700.0180.027
Dia
L6
L2
L3
L5
D
F1
L4
F2
F
G1
G
L7
E
F0.7510.0300.039
F11.151.700.0450.067
F21.151.700.0450.067
G4.955.200.1950.205
G12.42.70.0940.106
H1010.40.3930.409
L216 Typ.0.63 Typ.
L328.630.61.1261.205
L49.810.60.3860.417
L52.93.60.1140.142
L615.916.40.6260.646
L79.009.300.3540.366
Dia.3.003.200.1180.126
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.
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Ordering informationSTTH602C
4 Ordering information
Part NumberMarkingPackageWeightBase qtyDelivery mode
STTH602CTSTTH602CTO-220AB2.23 g50Tube
STTH602CFPSTTH602CTO-220FPAB2 g50Tube
5 Revision history
DateRevisionDescription of Changes
05-Apr-20061First issue
8/9
STTH602C
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