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STTH8R06
Turbo 2 ultrafast high voltage rectifier
Features
■Ultrafast switching
■Low reverse recovery current
■Low thermal resistance
■Reduces switching losses
■Package insulation voltage:
TO-220AC Ins: 2500 V rms
TO-220FPAC: 2000 V dc
Description
The STTH8R06, which uses ST Turbo 2 600 V
technology, is specially suited as boost diode in
continuous mode power factor corrections and
hard switching conditions.
Table 1. Device summary
IF(AV) 8 A
VRRM 600 V
IRM (typ) 5.5 A
Tj175°C
VF (typ) 1.4 V
trr (max) 25 ns
KA
K
K
A
K
A
NC K
K
A
NC
KA
TO-220AC
STTH8R06D
TO-220FPAC
STTH8R06FP
D2PAK
STTH8R06G
I2PAK
STTH8R06R
TO-220AC Insulated
STTH8R06DIRG
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Characteristics STTH8R06
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1 Characteristics
To evaluate the conduction losses use the following equation: P = 1.16 x IF(AV) + 0.08 IF2(RMS)
Table 2. Absolute ratings (limiting values)
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
VRRM Repetitive peak reverse voltage 600 V
IF(RMS) Forward current rms TO-220AC / TO-220FPAC / D2PAK / I2PA K 3 0 A
TO-220AC Ins. 24
IF(AV)
Average forward current
δ = 0.5
TO-220AC / D2PAK / I2PAK Tc = 130 °C
8ATO-220FPAC Tc = 85 °C
TO-220AC Ins. Tc = 100 °C
IFSM Surge non repetitive forward current tp = 10ms sinusoidal 80 A
Tstg Storage temperature range -65 to + 175 °C
TjMaximum operating junction temperature 175 °C
Table 3. Thermal resistance
Symbol Parameter Value (max) Unit
Rth(j-c) Junction to case
TO-220AC / D2PAK / I2PA K 2 . 2
°C/WTO-220FPAC 4.6
TO-220AC Ins. 3.8
Table 4. Static electrical characteristics
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min Typ Max Unit
IR Reverse leakage current Tj = 25 °C VR = VRRM
30 µA
Tj = 125 °C 35 400
VF Forward voltage drop Tj = 25 °C IF = 8 A 2.9 V
Tj = 125 °C 1.4 1.8
Table 5. Dynamic characteristics
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min Typ Max Unit
trr Reverse recovery time Tj = 25 °C IF = 0.5 A, Irr = 0.25 A, IR =1 A 25 ns
IF = 1 A, dIF/dt = -50 A/µs, VR = 30 V 45
IRM Reverse recovery current
Tj = 125 °C IF = 8 A, VR = 400 V,
dIF/dt = -200 A/µs
5.5 7.2 A
S factor Softness factor 0.3
Qrr Reverse recovery charges 150 nC
tfr Forward recovery time Tj = 25°C IF = 8 A, dIF/dt = 64 A/µs
VFR = 1.1 x VFmax
150 ns
VFP Forward recovery voltage 5 V
STTH8R06 Characteristics
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Figure 1. Conduction losses versus
average current
Figure 2. Forward voltage drop versus
forward current
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
0246810
T
δ
=tp/T tp
δ= 0.2
δ= 1
δ= 0.05
δ= 0.1
δ= 0.5
I (A)
F(AV)
P(W)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
01234567
I (A)
FM
V (V)
FM
T = 25°C
(maximum values)
j
T =125°C
(maximum values)
j
T =125°C
(typical values)
j
Figure 3. Relative variation of thermal
impedance junction to case versus
pulse duration (TO-220AC, I2PA K,
D2PAK )
Figure 4. Relative variation of thermal
impedance junction to case versus
pulse duration
(TO-220FPAC Insulated)
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.E-03 1.E-02 1.E-01 1.E+00
T
δ
=tp/T tp
Z/R
th(j-c) th(j-c)
t (s)
p
Single pulse
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.E-03 1.E-02 1.E-01 1.E+00 1.E+01
Z/R
th(j-c) th(j-c)
T
δ
=tp/T tp
t (s)
p
Single pulse
Figure 5. Peak reverse recovery current
versus dIF/dt (typical values)
Figure 6. Reverse recovery time versus
dIF/dt (typical values)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
0 200 400 600 800 1000
I (A)
RM
dI /dt(A/µs)
F
I =2 x I
FF(AV)
I=I
FF(AV)
I =0.5 x I
FF(AV)
I =0.25 x I
FF(AV)
V =400V
T =125°C
R
j
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
0 200 400 600 800 1000
t (ns)
rr
dI /dt(A/µs)
F
V =400V
T =125°C
R
j
I =2 x I
F F(AV)
I=I
FF(AV)
I =0.5 x I
FF(AV)
Characteristics STTH8R06
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Figure 7. Reverse recovery charges
versus dIF/dt (typical values)
Figure 8. Softness factor versus
dIF/dt (typical values)
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Q (nC)
rr
I =2 x I
FF(AV)
I=I
FF(AV)
I =0.5 x I
FF(AV)
V =400V
T =125°C
R
j
dI /dt(A/µs)
F
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.55
0.60
0.65
0.70
0 200 400 600 800 1000
S factor
I 2 x I
T =125°C
FF(AV)
j
≤
V =400V
R
dI /dt(A/µs)
F
Figure 9. Relative variations of dynamic
parameters versus junction
temperature
Figure 10. Transient peak forward voltage
versus dIF/dt (typical values)
0.00
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
25 50 75 100 125
I
RM
Q
RR
S factor
T (°C)
j
I=I
Reference: T =125°C
FF(AV)
j
V =400V
R
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
0 100 200 300 400 500
V (V)
FP
dI /dt(A/µs)
F
I=I
T =125°C
FF(AV)
j
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Figure 11. Forward recovery time versus
dIF/dt (typical values)
Figure 12. Junction capacitance versus
reverse voltage applied
(typical values)
Figure 13. Thermal resistance junction to
ambient versus copper surface
under tab (epoxy FR4, eCU = 35 µm)
(D2PAK)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
0 100 200 300 400 500
t (ns)
fr
dI /dt(A/µs)
F
I=I
T =125°C
FF(AV)
j
V =1.1 x V max.
FR F
10
100
1 10 100 1000
C(pF)
V (V)
R
F=1MHz
V =30mV
T =25°C
OSC RMS
j
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
S(Cu)(cm²)
R (°C/W)
th(j-a)
Package information STTH8R06
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2 Package information
●Epoxy meets UL94, V0
●Cooling method: by conduction (C)
●Recommended torque values: 0.8 to 1.0 N·m (TO-220FPAC),
0.4 to 0.6 N·m to (TO-220AC)
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK®
packages. These packages have a lead-free second level interconnect. The category of
second level interconnect is marked on the package and on the inner box label, in
compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering
conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
ECOPACK specifications are available at www.st.com.
Table 6. TO-220AC dimensions
Ref.
Dimensions
Millimeters Inches
Min. Max. Min. Max.
A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
C 1.23 1.32 0.048 0.051
D 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
E 0.49 0.70 0.019 0.027
F 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.034
F1 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.066
G 4.95 5.15 0.194 0.202
H2 10.00 10.40 0.393 0.409
L2 16.40 typ. 0.645 typ.
L4 13.00 14.00 0.511 0.551
L5 2.65 2.95 0.104 0.116
L6 15.25 15.75 0.600 0.620
L7 6.20 6.60 0.244 0.259
L9 3.50 3.93 0.137 0.154
M 2.6 typ. 0.102 typ.
Diam. I 3.75 3.85 0.147 0.151
A
C
D
L7
Ø I
L5
L6
L9
L4
F
H2
G
L2
F1
E
M
STTH8R06 Package information
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Table 7. TO-220FPAC dimensions
Ref.
Dimensions
Millimeters Inches
Min. Max. Min. Max.
A 4.4 4.6 0.173 0.181
B 2.5 2.7 0.098 0.106
D 2.5 2.75 0.098 0.108
E 0.45 0.70 0.018 0.027
F 0.75 1 0.030 0.039
F1 1.15 1.70 0.045 0.067
G 4.95 5.20 0.195 0.205
G1 2.4 2.7 0.094 0.106
H 10 10.4 0.393 0.409
L2 16 Typ. 0.63 Typ.
L3 28.6 30.6 1.126 1.205
L4 9.8 10.6 0.386 0.417
L5 2.9 3.6 0.114 0.142
L6 15.9 16.4 0.626 0.646
L7 9.00 9.30 0.354 0.366
Dia. 3.00 3.20 0.118 0.126
H
A
B
Dia
L7
L6
L5
F1
F
D
E
L4
G1
G
L2
L3
Package information STTH8R06
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Table 8. TO-220AC (nIns. and ins. 20-up) dimensions
Ref.
Dimensions
Millimeters Inches
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A 15.20 15.90 0.598 0.625
a1 3.75 0.147
a2 13.00 14.00 0.511 0.551
B 10.00 10.40 0.393 0.409
b1 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.034
b2 1.23 1.32 0.048 0.051
C 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
c1 0.49 0.70 0.019 0.027
c2 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
e 4.80 5.40 0.189 0.212
F 6.20 6.60 0.244 0.259
ØI 3.75 3.85 0.147 0.151
I4 15.80 16.40 16.80 0.622 0.646 0.661
L 2.65 2.95 0.104 0.116
l2 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.066
M2.60 0.102
C
b2
c2
F
Ø I
L
A
a1
a2
B
e
b1
I4
l2
c1
M
STTH8R06 Package information
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Table 9. I2PAK dimensions
Ref.
Dimensions
Millimeters Inches
Min. Max. Min. Max.
A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
A1 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
b 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.035
b1 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.067
c 0.49 0.70 0.019 0.028
c2 1.23 1.32 0.048 0.052
D 8.95 9.35 0.352 0.368
e 2.40 2.70 0.094 0.106
e1 4.95 5.15 0.195 0.203
E 10 10.40 0.394 0.409
L 13 14 0.512 0.551
L1 3.50 3.93 0.138 0.155
L2 1.27 1.40 0.050 0.055
E
L2
L1
b1
D
A1
c
c2
A
b
e
e1
L
Package information STTH8R06
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Figure 14. D2PAK footprint (dimensions in mm)
Table 10. D2PAK dimensions
Ref.
Dimensions
Millimeters Inches
Min. Max. Min. Max.
A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
A1 2.49 2.69 0.098 0.106
A2 0.03 0.23 0.001 0.009
B 0.70 0.93 0.027 0.037
B2 1.14 1.70 0.045 0.067
C 0.45 0.60 0.017 0.024
C2 1.23 1.36 0.048 0.054
D 8.95 9.35 0.352 0.368
E 10.00 10.40 0.393 0.409
G 4.88 5.28 0.192 0.208
L 15.00 15.85 0.590 0.624
L2 1.27 1.40 0.050 0.055
L3 1.40 1.75 0.055 0.069
M 2.40 3.20 0.094 0.126
R 0.40 typ. 0.016 typ.
V2 0° 8° 0° 8°
G
L
L3
L2
B
B2
E
* FLAT ZONE NO LESS THAN 2m
m
A
C2
D
R
A2
M
V2
C
A1
*
16.90
10.30
8.90 3.70
5.08
1.30
STTH8R06 Ordering information
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3 Ordering information
4 Revision history
Table 11. Ordering information
Ordering type Marking Package Weight Base qty Delivery mode
STTH8R06D STTH8R06D TO-220AC 1.90 g 50 Tube
STTH8R06G STTH8R06G D2PAK 1.48 g 50 Tube
STTH8R06G-TR STTH8R06G D2PAK 1.48 g 1000 Tape and reel
STTH8R06FP STTH8R06FP TO-220FPAC 1.70 g 50 Tube
STTH8R06R STTH8R06R I2PAK 1. 5 g 5 0 Tub e
STTH8R06DIRG STTH8R06DI TO-220AC Ins. 1.86 g 50 Tube
Table 12. Document revision history
Date Revision Changes
May-2001 1 First issue
January-2002 2 D2PAK and I2PAK packages added
18-Oct-2004 3 TO-220AC Insulated package added
05-Dec-2004 4 D2PAK foot print correction
10-Aug-2006 5
Reformatted to current standard. Added package insulation voltage
data on page 1. Changed order code STTH8R06DI to
STTH8R06DIRG.
16-Apr-2008 6
Reformatted to current standards. Corrected label for right hand
curve in Figure 2 from Tj = 125 °C to Tj = 25 °C. Updated torque
value recomendations and added ECOPACK statement in Section 2:
Package information. Corrected order code in Ta bl e 1 1 .
STTH8R06
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