STTH12S06 is a state of the art Ultrafast recovery diode produced by ST company. It has a fast recovery time, low reverse recovery current, and can reduce the losses in the diode and switching transistor, increase efficiency and reduce thermal resistance. It is suitable for applications in power supplies and power conversion systems, and other power switching applications.
This document describes the STTH12S06, an ultrafast recovery diode designed for power factor correction circuits operating in hard-switching conditions. Key features include low reverse recovery current to reduce switching losses in MOSFETs, allowing for smaller heatsinks and higher frequency operation.
The datasheet provides absolute ratings such as a repetitive peak reverse voltage of 600 V and an average forward current of 12 A. It also includes detailed static and dynamic electrical characteristics, thermal resistance data, and mechanical dimensions for the TO-220FPAC package.
| Maximum operating junction temperature | 175 °C |
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| Forward voltage drop (Typ.) | 1.5 V |
The recommended torque value is 0.55 Nm.
Cooling is achieved by conduction (C).