Overview
The STPSC30H12CWL is a high-performance silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diode manufactured by STMicroelectronics. This diode is designed for ultrahigh performance power applications and is available in the TO-247 LL package. It features a 1200 V rating and is particularly suited for use in power factor correction (PFC) and secondary side applications, enhancing performance in hard switching conditions. The SiC material allows for a low forward voltage drop and minimal capacitive turn-off behavior, independent of temperature, making it an excellent choice for high-efficiency power conversion systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| VRRM (Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage) | 1200 | V |
| IF(AV) (Average Forward Current) at TC = 150 °C | 15 A (per diode), 30 A (per device) | A |
| IF(RMS) (Forward RMS Current) | 38 A | A |
| IFRM (Repetitive Peak Forward Current) at TC = 150 °C, Tj = 175 °C | 61 A | A |
| IFSM (Surge Non-Repetitive Forward Current) at tp = 10 ms, TC = 25 °C | 105 A | A |
| Tj (Operating Junction Temperature Range) | -40 to +175 °C | °C |
| Tstg (Storage Temperature Range) | -65 to +175 °C | °C |
| VF (Typical Forward Voltage Drop) at Tj = 25 °C, IF = 15 A | 1.35 V | V |
| Rth(j-c) (Junction to Case Thermal Resistance) per diode | 0.50 to 0.70 °C/W | °C/W |
Key Features
- No or negligible reverse recovery and minimal capacitive turn-off behavior, independent of temperature.
- Robust high voltage periphery and high forward surge capability.
- Operating junction temperature range from -40 °C to 175 °C.
- Low forward voltage drop (VF) of 1.35 V at 25 °C and 1.75 V at 150 °C.
- ECOPACK®2 compliant, meeting environmental requirements.
Applications
The STPSC30H12CWL is especially suited for use in power factor correction (PFC) and secondary side applications. It is also beneficial in high-efficiency power conversion systems, such as those found in solar energy conversion, electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) charging stations, and other high-performance power electronics.
Q & A
- What is the maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRRM) of the STPSC30H12CWL? The maximum VRRM is 1200 V.
- What is the typical forward voltage drop (VF) at 25 °C and 15 A? The typical VF is 1.35 V.
- What is the operating junction temperature range of the STPSC30H12CWL? The operating junction temperature range is from -40 °C to 175 °C.
- Is the STPSC30H12CWL ECOPACK® compliant? Yes, it is ECOPACK®2 compliant.
- What are the typical applications of the STPSC30H12CWL? It is used in PFC, secondary side applications, solar energy conversion, EV/HEV charging stations, and other high-performance power electronics.
- What is the package type of the STPSC30H12CWL? It is available in the TO-247 LL package.
- What is the maximum forward RMS current (IF(RMS)) of the STPSC30H12CWL? The maximum IF(RMS) is 38 A.
- What is the surge non-repetitive forward current (IFSM) at tp = 10 ms and TC = 25 °C? The IFSM is 105 A.
- What is the junction to case thermal resistance (Rth(j-c)) per diode? The Rth(j-c) is 0.50 to 0.70 °C/W.
- Does the STPSC30H12CWL exhibit reverse recovery? No, it exhibits no or negligible reverse recovery.
