Overview
The SCT20N120H is a silicon carbide (SiC) Power MOSFET produced by STMicroelectronics. This device leverages the advanced properties of wide bandgap materials, resulting in unsurpassed on-resistance per unit area and excellent switching performance that is almost independent of temperature. The SiC material, combined with the proprietary HiP247 package, offers improved thermal capability within an industry-standard outline. This makes the SCT20N120H highly suitable for high-efficiency and high power density applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drain-source voltage (VDS) | 1200 | V |
| Gate-source voltage (VGS) | -10 to 25 | V |
| Drain current (continuous) at TC = 25 °C (ID) | 20 | A |
| Drain current (continuous) at TC = 100 °C (ID) | 16 | A |
| Drain current (pulsed) (IDM) | 45 | A |
| Total power dissipation at TC = 25 °C (PTOT) | 175 | W |
| Storage temperature range (Tstg) | -55 to 200 | °C |
| Operating junction temperature range (Tj) | -55 to 200 | °C |
| Static drain-source on-resistance (RDS(on)) at VGS = 20 V, ID = 10 A, TJ = 150 °C | 189 | mΩ |
| Thermal resistance junction-case (Rthj-case) | 1 | °C/W |
| Thermal resistance junction-ambient (Rthj-amb) | 40 | °C/W |
Key Features
- Very tight variation of on-resistance vs. temperature
- Very high operating junction temperature capability (Tj = 200 °C)
- Very fast and robust intrinsic body diode
- Low capacitance
- Slight variation of switching losses vs. temperature
- Easy to drive
- Meets ECOPACK standards, an environmentally-friendly grade of products commonly referred to as “halogen-free”
Applications
- Solar inverters
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies)
- Motor drives
- High voltage DC-DC converters
- Switch mode power supplies
Q & A
- What is the maximum drain-source voltage of the SCT20N120H?
The maximum drain-source voltage (VDS) is 1200 V.
- What is the continuous drain current at 25 °C for the SCT20N120H?
The continuous drain current (ID) at 25 °C is 20 A.
- What is the operating junction temperature range of the SCT20N120H?
The operating junction temperature range (Tj) is -55 to 200 °C.
- What is the typical on-resistance of the SCT20N120H at TJ = 150 °C?
The typical on-resistance (RDS(on)) at VGS = 20 V, ID = 10 A, and TJ = 150 °C is 189 mΩ.
- What are the key applications of the SCT20N120H?
The key applications include solar inverters, UPS, motor drives, high voltage DC-DC converters, and switch mode power supplies.
- What is the thermal resistance junction-case of the SCT20N120H?
The thermal resistance junction-case (Rthj-case) is 1 °C/W.
- Does the SCT20N120H meet any environmental standards?
Yes, it meets ECOPACK standards, which are environmentally friendly and halogen-free.
- What is the package type of the SCT20N120H?
The device is housed in the proprietary HiP247 package.
- What are the benefits of using silicon carbide material in the SCT20N120H?
The silicon carbide material provides unsurpassed on-resistance per unit area, excellent switching performance almost independent of temperature, and high thermal capability.
- How does the SCT20N120H perform in terms of switching losses?
The device has a slight variation of switching losses vs. temperature, ensuring stable performance across different temperatures.
