# Power MOSFET, N Channel, 600 V, 12 A, 0.26 ohm, TO-220FP, Through Hole

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/STF16N60M6/power-mosfet-n-channel-600-v-12-a-026-ohm-to-220fp
**SKU**: STF16N60M6
**Manufacturer**: STMICROELECTRONICS
**Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || FETs || Single MOSFETs
**Price**: €0.9310
**Stock**: 100+
**Lead Time**: 2 days (indicative)

## Description

Transistor Polarity:N Channel; Continuous Drain Current Id:12A; Drain Source Voltage Vds:600V; On Resistance Rds(on):0.26ohm; Rds(on) Test Voltage Vgs:10V; Threshold Voltage Vgs:4V

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Msl | MSL 1 - Unlimited |
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) |
| No. Of Pins | 3Pins |
| Channel Type | N Channel |
| Product Range | MDmesh M6 |
| Qualification | - |
| Power Dissipation | 25W |
| Transistor Mounting | Through Hole |
| Rds(On) Test Voltage | 10V |
| Transistor Case Style | TO-220FP |
| Drain Source Voltage Vds | 600V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 150°C |
| Continuous Drain Current Id | 12A |
| Drain Source On State Resistance | 0.26ohm |
| Gate Source Threshold Voltage Max | 4V |

## Datasheet

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## **STF16N60M6** 

## N-channel 600 V, 0.26 Ω typ., 12 A MDmesh™ M6 Power MOSFET in a TO-220FP package 

Datasheet - production data 

## **Features** 

|**Order code**|**VDS**|**RDS(on) max.**|**ID**|
|---|---|---|---|
|STF16N60M6|600 V|0.32 Ω|12 A|



- Reduced switching losses 

- Lower RDS(on) x area vs previous generation 

- Low gate input resistance 

- 100% avalanche tested 

- Zener-protected 

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**Figure 1: Internal schematic diagram** 

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## **Applications** 

- Switching applications 

- LLC converters 

- Boost PFC converters 

## **Description** 

The new MDmesh™ M6 technology incorporates the most recent advancements to the well-known and consolidated MDmesh family of SJ MOSFETs. STMicroelectronics builds on the previous generation of MDmesh devices through its new M6 technology, which combines excellent RDS(on) * area improvement with one of the most effective switching behaviors available, as well as a user-friendly experience for maximum endapplication efficiency. 

**Table 1: Device summary** 

|**Order code**|**Marking**|**Package**|**Packing**|
|---|---|---|---|
|STF16N60M6|16N60M6|TO-220FP|Tube|



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|**Contents**<br>**STF16N60M6**|**Contents**<br>**STF16N60M6**|
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|**Contents**||
|**1**|**Electrical ratings ............................................................................. 3**|
|**2**|**Electrical characteristics ................................................................ 4**|
||2.1<br>Electrical characteristics (curves) ...................................................... 6|
|**3**|**Test circuits ..................................................................................... 8**|
|**4**|**Package information ....................................................................... 9**|
||4.1<br>TO-220FP package information ...................................................... 10|
|**5**|**Revision history ............................................................................ 12**|



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**Electrical ratings** 

## **1 Electrical ratings** 

**Table 2: Absolute maximum ratings** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**|**Value**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|
|VGS|Gate-source voltage|±25|V|
|ID|Drain current (continuous) at Tc= 25 °C|12_(1)_|A|
|ID|Drain current (continuous) at Tc= 100 °C|7.6_(1)_|A|
|IDM|Drain current (pulsed)|32_(1)(2)_|A|
|PTOT|Total dissipation at Tc= 25 °C|25|W|
|dv/dt_(3)_|Peak diode recoveryvoltage slope|15|V/ns|
|dv/dt_(4)_|MOSFET dv/dt ruggedness|50||
|VISO|Insulation withstand voltage (RMS) from all three leads to external<br>heat sink (t = 1 s; TC= 25 °C)|2.5|kV|
|Tstg|Storage temperature range|-55 to 150|°C|
|Tj|Operating junction temperature range|||



## **Notes:** 

- (1) Limited by maximum junction temperature. 

- (2)Pulse width limited by safe operating area. 

(3)ISD ≤ 12 A, di/dt ≤ 400 A/μs; VDS(peak) < V(BR)DSS, VDD = 400 V 

- (4) VDS ≤ 480 V 

**Table 3: Thermal data** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**|**Value**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Rthj-case|Thermal resistancejunction-case|5|°C/W|
|Rthj-amb|Thermal resistancejunction-ambient|62.5||



## **Table 4: Avalanche characteristics** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**|**Value**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|
|IAR|Avalanche current, repetitive or not repetitive (pulse width limited byTjmax)|2.5|A|
|EAS|Singlepulse avalanche energy(startingTj= 25 °C, ID= IAR; VDD= 50 V)|110|mJ|



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**Electrical characteristics** 

## **2 Electrical characteristics** 

(TC = 25 °C unless otherwise specified) 

**Table 5: On /off states** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**|**Test conditions**|**Min.**|**Typ.**|**Max.**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|V(BR)DSS|Drain-source breakdown<br>voltage|VGS= 0 V, ID= 1 mA|600|||V|
|IDSS|Zero gate voltage drain<br>current|VGS= 0 V, VDS= 600 V|||1|µA|
|||VGS= 0 V, VDS= 600 V,<br>TC= 125 °C_(1)_|||100||
|IGSS|Gate-bodyleakage current|VDS= 0 V, VGS= ± 25 V|||±5|µA|
|VGS(th)|Gate threshold voltage|VDS= VGS, ID= 250µA|3.25|4|4.75|V|
|RDS(on)|Static drain-source on-<br>resistance|VGS= 10 V, ID= 6 A||0.26|0.32|Ω|



## **Notes:** 

(1)Defined by design, not subject to production test. 

**Table 6: Dynamic** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**|**Test conditions**|**Min.**|**Typ.**|**Max.**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Ciss|Input capacitance|VGS= 100 V, f = 1 MHz,<br>VGS= 0 V|-|575|-|pF|
|Coss|Output capacitance||-|33|-||
|Crss|Reverse transfer<br>capacitance||-|3|-||
|Coss eq._(1)_|Equivalent output<br>capacitance|VDS= 0 to 480 V, VGS= 0 V|-|104|-|pF|
|RG|Intrinsicgate resistance|f = 1 MHz open drain|-|5.2|-|Ω|
|Qg|Totalgate charge|VDD= 480 V, ID= 12 A, VGS= 0<br>to 10 V (see_Figure 15: "Test_<br>_circuit for gate charge_<br>_behavior"_)|-|16.7|-|nC|
|Qgs|Gate-source charge||-|3.5|-||
|Qgd|Gate-drain charge||-|9.4|-||



## **Notes:** 

(1) Coss eq. is defined as a constant equivalent capacitance giving the same charging time as Coss when VDS increases from 0 to 80% VDSS. 

**Table 7: Switching times** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**|**Test conditions**|**Min.**|**Typ.**|**Max.**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|td(on)|Turn-on delaytime|VDD= 300 V, ID= 6 A<br>RG= 4.7 Ω, VGS= 10 V (see<br>_Figure 14: "Test circuit for_<br>_resistive load switching times"_<br>and_Figure 19: "Switching time_<br>_waveform"_)|-|13|-|ns|
|tr|Rise time||-|7.6|-||
|td(off)|Turn-off delaytime||-|19.8|-||
|tf|Fall time||-|6.8|-||



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**Electrical characteristics** 

**Table 8: Source drain diode** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**|**Test conditions**|**Min.**|**Typ.**|**Max.**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|ISD|Source-drain current||-||12|A|
|ISDM_(1)_|Source-drain current<br>(pulsed)||-||32|A|
|VSD_(2)_|Forward on voltage|VGS= 0 V, ISD= 12 A|-||1.6|V|
|trr|Reverse recoverytime|ISD= 12 A, di/dt = 100 A/µs,<br>VDD= 60 V (see_Figure 16:_<br>_"Test circuit for inductive load_<br>_switching and diode recovery_<br>_times"_)|-|210||ns|
|Qrr|Reverse recoverycharge||-|1.7||µC|
|IRRM|Reverse recovery current||-|13.8||A|
|trr|Reverse recoverytime|ISD= 12 A, di/dt = 100 A/µs,<br>VDD= 60 V, Tj= 150 °C (see<br>_Figure 16: "Test circuit for_<br>_inductive load switching and_<br>_diode recovery times"_)|-|310||ns|
|Qrr|Reverse recoverycharge||-|3.2||µC|
|IRRM|Reverse recovery current||-|15.4||A|



## **Notes:** 

(1) Pulse width is limited by safe operating area. 

(2) Pulse test: pulse duration = 300 µs, duty cycle 1.5%. 

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**Test circuits** 

## **3 Test circuits** 

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**Package information** 

## **4 Package information** 

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK[®] packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK[®] specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: _**www.st.com**_ . ECOPACK[®] is an ST trademark. 

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**Package information** 

## **4.1 TO-220FP package information** 

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**Package information** 

**Table 9: TO-220FP package mechanical data** 

|**Dim.**||**mm**||
|---|---|---|---|
||**Min.**|**Typ.**|**Max.**|
|A|4.4||4.6|
|B|2.5||2.7|
|D|2.5||2.75|
|E|0.45||0.7|
|F|0.75||1|
|F1|1.15||1.70|
|F2|1.15||1.70|
|G|4.95||5.2|
|G1|2.4||2.7|
|H|10||10.4|
|L2||16||
|L3|28.6||30.6|
|L4|9.8||10.6|
|L5|2.9||3.6|
|L6|15.9||16.4|
|L7|9||9.3|
|Dia|3||3.2|



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**Revision history** 

## **5 Revision history** 

**Table 10: Document revision history** 

|**Date**|**Revision**|**Changes**|
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|23-Mar-2017|1|First release.|



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