Dual fast-recovery diode in TO-247-3
The STMicroelectronics BYW99W-200 is a dual common-cathode fast recovery diode rated for 200 V reverse voltage and 15 A average rectified current per diode, with a reverse recovery time of 40 ns. The 40 ns trr makes it suitable for switching power supplies, motor drive snubbers, and flyback circuits where recovery speed reduces switching losses.
40 ns trr — switching loss impact
The 40 ns reverse recovery time is the key parameter for hard-switched topologies. In a 100 kHz PFC boost stage, that recovery speed keeps the diode's turn-off loss well below what a standard recovery part would incur, letting you run smaller heatsinks or push output current. The common-cathode pair also simplifies layout for center-tapped rectifiers — one TO-247-3 replaces two separate diodes, saving board space and reducing loop inductance.
The BYW99W-200 is listed as obsolete by STMicroelectronics.
