STD60N3LH5 — a 30V N-channel STripFET V MOSFET in DPAK
The STMicroelectronics STD60N3LH5 is a 30V N-channel power MOSFET from the STripFET™ V generation, built with a planar stripe layout that delivers low on-resistance and fast switching. The 8.8 nC typical gate charge at 5V keeps gate-drive losses low in high-frequency DC-DC converters and synchronous rectifier stages.
The 30V Vdss rating gives 20% derating margin on a 12V or 24V rail, but on a 24V bus with transients you should check the avalanche ruggedness against your inductive load. The 48A continuous drain current is a package-limited figure at Tc=25°C — real-world current depends on PCB copper area and airflow; the 60W maximum dissipation is the thermal ceiling. The 8mOhm Rds(on) at 10V gate drive is the headline number; at 5V drive the Rds(on) roughly doubles, so verify the logic-level gate voltage against the gate threshold voltage (3V max at 250µA) to ensure full enhancement. The 8.8 nC gate charge at 5V means the gate driver sees a light capacitive load, supporting switching frequencies above 200 kHz without excessive cross-conduction loss.
DPAK footprint and reflow considerations
The DPAK (TO-252) is a standard surface-mount power package with two leads plus a large drain tab.
