# Small Signal Schottky Diode, Dual Common Cathode, 120 V, 40 A, 830 mV, 210 A, 150 °C

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/STPS40SM120CR/small-signal-schottky-diode-dual-common-cathode
**SKU**: STPS40SM120CR
**Manufacturer**: STMICROELECTRONICS
**Price**: €1.0500
**Stock**: 500+
**Lead Time**: 274 days (indicative)

## Description

Diode Configuration:Dual Common Cathode; Repetitive Reverse Voltage Vrrm Max:120V; Forward Current If(AV):40A; Forward Voltage VF Max:830mV; Forw; Available until stocks are exhausted

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (17-Dec-2015) |
| No. Of Pins | 3Pins |
| Product Range | STPS4 |
| Qualification | - |
| Diode Mounting | Through Hole |
| Diode Case Style | TO-262 |
| Diode Configuration | Dual Common Cathode |
| Forward Voltage Max | 830mV |
| Forward Surge Current | 210A |
| Reverse Recovery Time | - |
| Average Forward Current | 40A |
| Operating Temperature Max | 150°C |
| Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | 120V |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2325940/)

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STPS40SM120C<br>7 re<br>Power Schottky rectifier<br>Datasheet - production data<br>A1 Description<br>K<br>A2 This Schottky rectifier is suited for high frequency<br>switch mode power supply.<br>The voltage drop versus leakage current trade-off<br>is in keeping with medium power hi-density<br>YS K A2 adapter design.<br>A1<br>TO-220AB Packaged in TO-220AB narrow leads, TO-220AB<br>and I²PAK, this device is intended to be used in<br>notebook, game station and desktop adaptors,<br>K [A2]<br>I²PAK TO-220AB A1 providing in these applications a good efficiency<br>N K [A2] narrow leads<br>A1 at both low and high load.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


The voltage drop versus leakage current trade-off is in keeping with medium power hi-density adapter design. 

Packaged in TO-220AB narrow leads, TO-220AB and I²PAK, this device is intended to be used in notebook, game station and desktop adaptors, providing in these applications a good efficiency at both low and high load. 

**Table 1: Device summary** 

## **Features** 

- High current capability 

- Avalanche rated 

- Low forward voltage drop current 

- High frequency operation 

- ECOPACK[®] 2 compliant component on TO-220AB 

|**Symbol**|**Value**|
|---|---|
|IF(AV)|2 x 20 A|
|VRRM|120 V|
|Tj(max.)|150 °C|
|VF(typ.)|0.46 V|



**Figure 1: Electrical characteristics** 

- [V][ARM][ and I][ARM][ must respect the reverse safe ] operating area defined in Figure 9. VAR and IAR are pulse measurements (tp < 1 μs). VR, IR, VRRM and VF, are static characteristics. 

_www.st.com_ 

April 2017 This is information on a product in full production. 

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## **1 Characteristics** 

**Table 2: Absolute ratings (per diode, limiting values at 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**|**Parameter**|**Value**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|VRRM|Repetitivepeak reverse voltage||120|V|
|IF(RMS)|Forward rms current||30|A|
|IF(AV)|Average forward current<br>δ = 0.5, square wave|Per diode, TC= 125 °C|20|A|
|||Per device, TC= 115 °C|40||
|IFSM|Surge non repetitive forward<br>current|tp= 10 ms sine-wave|210|A|
|PARM_(1)_|Repetitive peak avalanche<br>power|tp= 10 µs, Tj= 125 °C|1150|W|
|VARM_(2)_|Maximum repetitive peak<br>avalanche voltage|tp< 10 μs, Tj< 125 °C, IAR< 7.7 A|150|V|
|VASM|Maximum single pulse peak<br>avalanche voltage||||
|Tstg|Storage temperature range||-65 to +175|°C|
|Tj|Maximum operating junction temperature_(3)_||150|°C|



## **Notes:** 

(1)For pulse time duration deratings, please refer to figure 4. More details regarding the avalanche energy measurements and diode validation in the avalanche are provided in the application notes AN1768 and AN2025. (2)See Figure 9 

(3)(dPtot/dTj) < (1/Rth(j-a)) condition to avoid thermal runaway for a diode on its own heatsink. 

**Table 3: Thermal parameters** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**||**Max. value**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Rth(j-c)|Junction to case|Per diode|1.35|°C/W|
|||Total|0.93||
|Rth(c)|Coupling||0.50||



When the two diodes 1 and 2 are used simultaneously: 

ΔTj(diode 1) = P(diode 1) x Rth(j-c)(Per diode) + P(diode 2) x Rth(c) 

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**Table 4: Static electrical characteristics (values per diode)** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**|**Test conditions**|**Test conditions**|**Min.**|**Typ.**|**Max.**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|IR_(1)_|Reverse leakage current|Tj= 25 °C|VR= VRRM|-|55|275|µA|
|||Tj= 125 °C||-|20|50|mA|
|VF_(2)_|Forward voltage drop|Tj= 125 °C|IF= 5 A|-|0.46|0.51|V|
|||Tj= 125 °C|IF= 10 A|-|0.55|0.60||
|||Tj= 25 °C|IF= 20 A|-||0.83||
|||Tj= 125 °C||-|0.63|0.69||



## **Notes:** 

(1)Pulse test: tp = 5 ms, δ < 2% 

(2)Pulse test: tp = 380 µs, δ < 2% 

To evaluate the conduction losses, use the following equation: 

P = 0.52 x IF(AV) + 0.0085 x IF[2] (RMS) 

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## **1.1 Characteristics (curves)** 

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Figure 2: Average forward power dissipation  Figure 3: Average forward current versus ambient<br>versus average forward current (per diode)  temperature (δ = 0.5, per diode)<br>20 PF(AV)(W) 24 IF(AV)(A)<br>δ = 0.5<br>Rth(j-a) = Rth(j-c)<br>16 δ = 1 20<br>δ = 0.2<br>δ = 0.1 16<br>12<br>δ = 0.05<br>12<br>8<br>8<br>4 T<br>4<br>0 δ = tp / T tp IF(AV)(A) 0 Tam b(°C)<br>0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 0 25 50 75 100 125 150<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Figure 4: Normalized avalanche power derating  Figure 5: Relative variation of thermal impedance<br>versus pulse duration (per diode)  junction to case versus pulse duration (per diode)<br>PARM(tp)<br>1 PARM(10 µs) 1.0 Zth(j-c)/Rth(j-c)<br>0.9<br>0.8<br>0.7<br>0.1<br>0.6<br>0.5<br>0.4<br>0.01 0.3 Single pulse<br>0.2<br>t p(µs) 0.10.0 tp(s)<br>0.001<br>1.E-04 1.E-03 1.E-02 1.E-01 1.E+00<br>1 10 100 1000<br>Figure 6: Reverse leakage current versus reverse  Figure 7: Junction capacitance versus reverse<br>voltage applied (typical values, per diode)  voltage applied (typical values, per diode)<br>IR(mA) C(pF)<br>1.E+02 10000<br>F=1MHz<br>Tj=150°C VoscT=30mVj=25°CRMS<br>1.E+01<br>Tj=125°C<br>1.E+00 Tj=100°C<br>Tj=75°C 1000<br>1.E-01 Tj=50°C<br>1.E-02 Tj=25°C<br>1.E-03 VR(V) 100 VR(V)<br>0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 1 10 100 1000<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**Figure 8: Forward voltage drop versus forward current (per diode)** 

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**Figure 9: Reverse safe operating area (tp < 1 µs and Tj < 150 °C, per diode)** 

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10.0 Iarm (A)<br>9.5<br>9.0<br>8.5<br>8.0<br>7.5<br>7.0<br>6.5 Varm(V)<br>120 130 140 150 160 170<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**Package** information 

## **2 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. 

- Cooling method: by conduction (C) 

- Epoxy meets UL 94,V0 

- Recommended torque value: 0.55 N·m (for TO-220AB) 

- Maximum torque value: 0.7 N·m (for TO-220AB) 

## **2.1** 

## **TO-220AB narrow leads package information** 

**Figure 10: TO-220AB narrow leads package outline** 

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**Table 5: TO-220AB narrow leads package mechanical data** 

|**Ref.**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Millimeters**||**Inches**||
||**Min.**|**Max.**|**Min.**|**Max.**|
|A|4.40|4.60|0.17|0.18|
|b|0.61|0.88|0.024|0.034|
|b1|0.95|1.20|0.037|0.047|
|c|0.48|0.70|0.019|0.027|
|D|15.25|15.75|0.060|0.062|
|D1|1.27 typ.||0.05 typ.||
|E|10.00|10.40|0.39|0.41|
|e|2.40|2.70|0.094|0.106|
|e1|4.95|5.15|0.19|0.20|
|F|1.23|1.32|0.048|0.052|
|H1|6.20|6.60|0.24|0.26|
|J1|2.40|2.72|0.095|0.107|
|L|13.00|14.00|0.51|0.55|
|L1|2.60|2.90|0.102|0.114|
|L20|15.40 typ.||0.61||
|L30|28.90 typ.||1.14||
|ØP|3.75|3.85|0.147|0.151|
|Q|2.65|2.95|0.104|0.116|



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**Package** information 

## **2.2 TO-220AB package information** 

**Figure 11: TO-220AB package outline** 

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**Table 6: TO-220AB package mechanical data** 

|**Ref.**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|**Dimensions**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Millimeters**||**Inches****_(1)_**||
||**Min.**|**Max.**|**Min.**|**Max.**|
|A|4.40|4.60|0.1732|0.1811|
|b|0.61|0.88|0.0240|0.0346|
|b1|1.14|1.70|0.0449|0.0669|
|c|0.48|0.70|0.0189|0.0276|
|D|15.25|15.75|0.6004|0.6201|
|D1|1.27 typ.||0.0500 typ.||
|E|10.00|10.40|0.3937|0.4094|
|e|2.40|2.70|0.0945|0.1063|
|e1|4.95|5.15|0.1949|0.2028|
|F|1.23|1.32|0.0484|0.0520|
|H1|6.20|6.60|0.2441|0.2598|
|J1|2.40|2.72|0.0945|0.1071|
|L|13.00|14.00|0.5118|0.5512|
|L1|3.50|3.93|0.1378|0.1547|
|L20|16.40 typ.||0.6457 typ.||
|L30|28.90 typ.||1.1378 typ.||
|ØP|3.75|3.85|0.1476|0.1516|
|Q|2.65|2.95|0.1043|0.1161|



**Notes:** 

(1)Inch dimensions are for reference only. 

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**Package** information 

## **2.3 I²PAK package information** 

**Figure 12: I²PAK package outline** 

|**Ref.**<br>~~PO~~<br>~~——~~<br>~~ee~~|**Dimensions**<br>~~Cees~~<br>~~PO~~<br>~~——~~|**Dimensions**<br>~~Cees~~<br>~~PO~~<br>~~——~~|**Dimensions**<br>~~Cees~~<br>~~PO~~<br>~~——~~|**Dimensions**<br>~~Cees~~<br>~~PO~~<br>~~——~~|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Millimeters**<br>~~Cees~~<br>~~PO—(—“<‘i'~~<br>~~——~~||**Inches**<br>~~Cees~~<br>~~—(—“<‘i'~~<br>~~——~~||
||**Min.**<br>~~PO—(—“<‘i'~~<br>~~——~~<br>~~rs ee~~|**Max.**<br>~~—(—“<‘i'~~<br>~~——~~<br>~~ee~~|**Min.**<br>~~—(—“<‘i'~~<br>~~——~~|**Max.**<br>~~—(—“<‘i'~~|
|A<br>~~——~~<br>~~ee~~<br>~~es~~|4.40<br>~~——~~<br>~~rs ee~~<br>~~ee~~|4.60<br>~~——~~<br>~~ee~~|0.173<br>~~——~~|0.181|
|A1<br>~~ee~~<br>~~es~~|2.40<br>~~rs ee~~<br>~~ee~~|2.72<br>~~ee~~|0.094|0.107|
|b<br>~~es ~~<br>~~a~~<br>~~es~~|0.61<br> ~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|0.88|0.024|0.035|
|b1<br>~~a~~<br>~~es~~|1.14<br>~~ee~~|1.70|0.044|0.067|
|c<br>~~es ~~<br>~~a~~<br>~~es~~|0.49<br> ~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|0.70|0.019|0.028|
|c2<br>~~a~~<br>~~es~~<br>~~a~~|1.23<br>~~ee~~<br>~~rs en~~|1.32<br>~~en~~|0.048|0.052|
|D<br>~~es ~~<br>~~a~~<br>~~a~~|8.95<br> ~~ee~~<br>~~rs en~~<br>~~rs Ge~~|9.35<br>~~en~~<br>~~Ge~~|0.352|0.368|
|e<br>~~a~~<br>~~a~~<br>~~es~~|2.40<br>~~rs en~~<br>~~rs Ge~~<br>~~se~~|2.70<br>~~en~~<br>~~Ge~~<br>~~se~~|0.094|0.106|
|e1<br>~~a~~<br>~~es~~|4.95<br>~~rs Ge~~<br>~~se~~|5.15<br>~~Ge~~<br>~~se~~|0.195|0.203|
|E<br>~~es~~<br>~~a~~<br>~~es es~~|10.00<br>~~se~~<br>~~es~~|10.40<br>~~se~~|0.394|0.409|
|L<br>~~es es~~|13.00<br>~~es~~|14.00|0.512|0.551|
|L1<br>~~es es~~<br>~~a~~|3.50<br>~~es~~<br>~~rs~~|3.93<br>~~es~~|0.138<br>~~es~~|0.155<br>~~es~~|
|L2<br>~~a~~|1.27<br>~~rs~~|1.40<br>~~es~~|0.050<br>~~es~~|0.055<br>~~es~~|



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**Ordering** information 

## **3 Ordering information** 

**Table 8: Ordering information** 

|**Order code**|**Marking**|**Package**|**Weight**|**Base**<br>**qty.**|**Delivery**<br>**mode**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|STPS40SM120CR|PS40SM120CR|I²PAK|1.49g|50|Tube|
|STPS40SM120CTN|PS40SM120CTN|TO-220AB<br>narrow leads|1.9 g|50|Tube|
|STPS40SM120CT|PS40SM120CT|TO-220AB|2.2g|50|Tube|



## **4** 

## **Revision history** 

**Table 9: Document revision history** 

|**Date**|**Revision**|**Changes**|
|---|---|---|
|02-Apr-2012|1|First issue.|
|04-Nov-2014|2|Added TO-220AB and TO-220FPABpackage information.|
|11-Apr-2017|3|Updated_Section 1: "Characteristics"_and_Section 1.1:_<br>_"Characteristics (curves)"_.|



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