The 13 nC gate charge keeps switching losses manageable in flyback or PFC stages running at 100 kHz or so.
Obsolete — planning the BOM transition
The STD6NM60N-1 is marked obsolete by STMicroelectronics. New designs should avoid this part and select an active alternative.
Through-hole TO-251 (IPAK) — mounting and thermal note
The TO-251 (IPAK) package is a through-hole, short-lead variant of the DPAK, intended for vertical mounting on a PCB with the tab soldered to a copper pad for heat spreading. The 45 W dissipation rating assumes the tab is soldered to a sufficient copper area — without that thermal path, junction temperature rises quickly above 4 A continuous. The three short leads suit wave-solder assembly but limit rework access compared to a TO-220.
