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STPS15L45C-Y
Automotive low drop power Schottky rectifier
Datasheet - production data
Features
Very small conduction losses
Negligible switching losses
Extremely fast switching
Low forward voltage drop
Avalanche capability specified
AEC-Q101 qualified
Description
Dual center tab Schottky rectifier suited for Switch
Mode Power Supply and high frequency DC to
DC converters.
Package in DPAK, this device is intended for use
in low voltage, high frequency inverters, free-
wheeling and polarity protection for automotive
application.
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Table 1. Device summary
Symbol Value
IF(AV) 2 x 7.5 A
VRRM 45 V
Tj (max.) 150 °C
Vf (max.) 0.46 V
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Characteristics STPS15L45C-Y
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1 Characteristics
When the diodes 1 and 2 are used simultaneously:
Tj(diode 1) = P(diode 1) x Rth(j-c)(Per diode) + P(diode 2) x Rth(c)
Table 2. Absolute Ratings (limiting values)
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
VRRM Repetitive peak reverse voltage 45 V
IF(RMS) Forward rms voltage 10 A
IF(AV) Average forward current Tc = 140 °C
δ = 0.5
Per diode
Per device
7.5
15 A
IFSM Surge non repetitive forward current tp = 10 ms sinusoidal 75 A
IRRM Peak repetitive reverse current tp = 2 µs square
F = 1 kHz 1A
PARM Repetitive peak avalanche power tp = 10 µs Tj = 125 °C 266 W
Tstg Storage temperature range -65 to
+175 °C
TjMaximum operating junction temperature range(1)
1. condition to avoid thermal runaway for a diode on its own heatsink
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+150 °C
dV/dt Critical rate of rise of reverse voltage 10000 V/µs
Table 3. Thermal resistance
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
Rth(j-c) Junction to case Per diode
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Rth(c) Coupling 0.7
Table 4. Static electrical characteristics
Symbol Parameter Test condi tions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
IR(1) Reverse leakage current
Tj = 25 °C
VR = VRRM
-1mA
Tj = 125 °C - 23 45 mA
dPtot
dTj <1
Rth(j-a)
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VF(1) Forward voltage drop
Tj = 25 °C IF = 7.5 A - 0.52
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Tj = 125 °C IF = 7.5 A - 0.40 0.46
Tj = 25 °C IF = 12 A - 0.60
Tj = 125 °C IF = 12 A - 0.49 0.57
Tj = 25 °C IF = 15 A - 0.64
Tj = 125 °C IF = 15 A - 0.53 0.63
1. Pulse test: tp = 380 µs, δ < 2%
To evaluate the conduction losses use the following equation:
P = 0.29 x IF(AV) + 0.023 IF2(RMS)
Table 4. Static electrical characteristics (continued)
Symbol Parameter Test condi tions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Figure 1. Conductio n losses versus aver age
current Figure 2. Average forward current versus
ambient temperature (δ = 0.5)
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2 Package information
Epoxy meets UL94, V0
Lead-free packages
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.
2.1 DPAK package information
Figure 9. DPAK package outline
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Figure 10. Foo tprint (dimension s in mm)
Table 5. DPAK package mechanical dat a
Ref.
Dimensions
Millimeters Inches(1)
1. Values in inches are converted from mm and rounded to 4 decimal digits.
Typ. Min. Max. Typ. Min. Max.
A 2.20 2.40 0.086 0.094
A1 0.90 1.10 0.035 0.043
A2 0.03 0.23 0.001 0.009
B 0.64 0.90 0.025 0.035
B2 5.20 5.40 0.204 0.212
C 0.45 0.60 0.017 0.023
C2 0.48 0.60 0.018 0.023
D 6.00 6.20 0.236 0.244
E 6.40 6.60 0.251 0.259
G 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
H 9.35 10.10 0.368 0.397
L2 0.80 0.031
L4 0.60 1.00 0.023 0.039
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Table 6. Ordering information
Order code Marking Package Weight Base qty. Delivery mode
STPS15L45CBY-TR S15L45CY DPAK 0.30 g 2500 Tape and reel
Table 7. Document revision history
Date Revision Changes
10-Mar-2011 1 First issue.
07-Jul-2015 2 Updated Table 2.
Format updated to current standard.
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