Characteristics

STPS20L15

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Characteristics

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

Symbol

Parameter

Value

Unit

VRRM

Repetitive peak reverse voltage

15

V

IF(RMS)

Forward rms current

30

A

IF(AV)

Average forward current

TC = 115 °C, DC

20

A

IFSM

Surge non repetitive forward current

tp = 10 ms sinusoidal

310

A

PARM

Repetitive peak avalanche power

tp = 10 µs, Tj = 125 °C

970

W

Tstg

Storage temperature range

-65 to +150

°C

Tj

Maximum operating junction temperature (1)

125

Notes:

(1)(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

1.6

°C/W

Table 4: Static electrical characteristics

Symbol

Parameter

Test conditions

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

IR(1)

Reverse leakage current

Tj = 25 °C

VR = 15 V

-

6

mA

Tj = 100 °C

-

200

500

VF(1)

Forward voltage drop

Tj = 25 °C

IF = 19 A

-

0.41

V

IF = 40 A

-

0.52

Tj = 125 °C

IF = 19 A

-

0.28

0.33

IF = 40 A

0.42

0.50

Notes:

(1)Pulse test: tp = 380 µs, δ < 2%

To evaluate the maximum conduction losses, use the following equation:

P = 0.18 x IF(AV) + 8.10-3 x IF2(RMS)