The STMicroelectronics FERD15S50SB-TR is a 50 V, 15 A Field Effect Rectifier Diode (FERD) in a DPAK surface-mount package. It delivers a forward voltage of 490 mV at the full 15 A rated current.
Fast recovery — ≤500 ns
The ≤500 ns recovery time places this diode in the fast-recovery class. That is adequate for line-frequency rectification and low-frequency switching stages.
Package and mounting — DPAK (TO-252)
The DPAK (TO-252-3) footprint is a standard power package for automated assembly. The tab is the anode (common with pin 2), so the PCB copper pour under the tab carries the output current. The 2-lead-plus-tab layout is identical to the industry-standard DPAK outline — no footprint surprise when swapping in from another DPAK rectifier. Tape & Reel or Cut Tape ordering options match different volume needs.
