STTH6003

High frequency secondary rectifier

Datasheet - production data

Description
Dual rectifier suited for switch mode power supply
and high frequency DC to DC converters.
Packaged in TO-247, this device is intended for
use in low voltage, high frequency inverters, free
wheeling operation, welding equipment and
telecom power supplies

A1
K
A2

Table 1. Device summary

A2
K
A1

TO-247
STTH6003CW

Symbol

Value

IF(AV)

2 x 30 A

VRRM

300 V

VF (max)

1V

trr (max)

55 ns

Features
Combines highest recovery and voltage
performance
Ultrafast, soft and noise-free recovery
Low inductance and low capacitance allow
simplified layout

June 2014
This is information on a product in full production.

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Table 2. Absolute ratings (limiting values, per diode)

Symbol

Parameter

Value

Unit

VRRM

Repetitive peak reverse voltage

300

IF(RMS)

Forward rms current

60

30
60

300

-65 to + 175

175

Maximum

Unit

1
0.55

C/W

IF(AV)

Average forward current, = 0.5

Tc = 135 C
= 0.5

IFSM

Surge non repetitive forward current

tp = 10 ms Sinusoidal

IRSM

Non repetitive peak reverse current

tp = 100 s square

Tstg

Storage temperature range

Tj

Per diode
Per device

Maximum operating junction temperature

Table 3. Thermal parameter

Symbol

Parameter

Rth(j-c)

Junction to case

Rth(j-c)

Coupling

Per diode
Total

0.1

When the diodes 1 and 2 are used simultaneously:

Tj (diode1) = P(diode1) x Rth(j-c) (per diode) + P(diode2) x Rth(c)

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Table 4. Static electrical characteristics

Symbol

Parameter

Test conditions

IR(1)

Reverse leakage current

VF(2)

Forward voltage drop

VR = 300V

IF = 30 A

Min.

Typ

Max.

Tj = 25 C

60

Tj = 125 C

60

600

Tj = 25 C

1.25

Tj = 125 C

0.85

Unit
A

1. Pulse test: tp = 5 ms, < 2 %

2. Pulse test: tp = 380 s, < 2 %

To evaluate the maximum conduction losses use the following equation:

P = 0.75 x IF(AV) + 0.008IF2(RMS)
Table 5. Recovery characteristics
Symbol
trr
tfr
VFP
Sfactor
IRM

Test conditions
IF = 0.5 A, Irr = 0.25 A, IR = 1 A
IF = 1 A, dIF/dt = -50 A/s, VR = 30 V

Tj = 25 C

IF = 30 A, dIF/dt = 200 A/s VFR = 1.1 x VFmax.

Tj = 25 C

VCC = 200 V, IF = 30A, dIF/dt = 200 A/s

Tj = 125 C

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Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

40

55

350

ns

0.3

11

ns

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Figure 1. Conduction losses versus average

current (per diode).

Figure 2. Forward voltage drop versus forward

current (maximum values, per diode)

P1(W)

IFM(A)

40

= 0.1 = 0.2

35

Tj=125C
Typical values

= 0.5

= 0.05

100

30

=1

Tj=125C
Maximum values

25
20
10

15
10

5
0

IF(av) (A)
0

10

15

20

=tp/T

25

30

Tj=25C
Maximum values

VFM(V)
1
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6

tp

35

40

Figure 3. Relative variation of thermal

impedance junction to case versus pulse
duration (TO-247).

Figure 4. Peak reverse recovery current versus

dIF/dt (90% confidence, per diode).
IRM(A)

Zth(j-c)/Rth(j-c)

1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4

= 0.5

= 0.2

= 0.1

0.2
Single pulse

0.0
1E-4

tp(s)
1E-3

=tp/T

1E-2

tp

1E-1

1E+0

Figure 5. Reverse recovery time versus dIF/dt

(90% confidence, per diode).

22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0

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IF=2*IF(av)
IF=IF(av)

IF=0.5*IF(av)

dIF/dt(A/s)
0

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

Figure 6. Softness factor (tb/ta) versus dIF/dt

(typical values, per diode).
S factor

trr(ns)
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0

VR=200V
Tj=125C

0.6
VR=200V
Tj=125C

VR=200V
Tj=125C

0.5
0.4

IF=2*IF(av)

0.3

IF=IF(av)

0.2
0.1

IF=0.5*IF(av)

dIF/dt(A/s)

dIF/dt(A/s)

0.0

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

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Figure 7. Relative variation of dynamic

parameters versus junction temperature
(reference: Tj = 125C).
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
25

Figure 8. Transient peak forward voltage versus

dIF/dt (90% confidence, per diode).
VFP(V)
10
IF=IF(av)
Tj=125C

S factor

8
6
4

IRM

Tj(C)
50

75

100

125

dIF/dt(A/s)
0

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

Figure 9. Forward recovery time versus dIF/dt (90% confidence, per diode).
tfr(ns)
500
IF=IF(av)
VFR=1.1*VFmax
Tj=125C

400
300
200
100
dIF/dt(A/s)

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

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Package information

Epoxy meets UL 94,V0

Cooling method: by conduction (C)

Recommended torque values: 0.55 Nm

Maximum torque value: 1.0 Nm

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.
Figure 10. TO-247 drawing

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Table 6. TO-247 mechanical data

mm.
Dim.
Min.

Typ.

Max.

4.85

5.15

A1

2.20

2.60

1.0

1.40

b1

2.0

2.40

b2

3.0

3.40

0.40

0.80

19.85

20.15

15.45

15.75

5.30

14.20

14.80

L1

3.70

4.30

5.45

L2

5.60

18.50

3.55

3.65

4.50

5.50

5.30

5.50

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Ordering information
Table 7. Ordering information

Order code

Marking

Package

Weight

Base qty

Delivery mode

STTH6006CW

STTH6006CW

TO-247

4.36g

30

Tube

Revision history
Table 8. Document revision history

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Date

Revision

Oct-1999

5C

18-Jun-2014

Changes
Previous revision.
Removed ISOTOP package.
Updated Section 2: Package information.

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