STTH8L06 is an ultrafast high voltage rectifier with features like ultrafast switching, low reverse recovery current, and low thermal resistance. It is specially suited as a boost diode in power factor corrections and as a free wheeling diode in power supplies and other power switching applications.
This document describes the STTH8L06, an ultrafast switching diode utilizing ST Turbo2 technology. It is designed to reduce switching and conduction losses in applications such as boost diodes for power factor correction and free-wheeling diodes in power supplies.
The datasheet provides absolute ratings including a repetitive peak reverse voltage of 600 V and forward RMS currents up to 30 A depending on the package. It details static electrical characteristics like forward voltage drop and dynamic parameters such as reverse recovery time, along with thermal resistance values for various packages.
| Repetitive peak reverse voltage | 600 V |
|---|---|
| Forward rms current (TO-220AC) | 30 A |
| Average forward current (TO-220AC) | 8 A |
| Reverse leakage current (typ) | 8 µA |
| Forward voltage drop (typ) | 0.85 V |
| Reverse recovery time (typ) | 75 ns |
| Operating junction temperature range | -40 to 175 °C |
The operating junction temperature range extends up to 175 °C.
The recommended torque value is between 0.4 N·m and 0.6 N·m.
The typical forward voltage drop is 0.85 V when the junction temperature is 25 °C.