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STMicroelectronics STP120NH03L — Discrete Semiconductors

ST STP120NH03L N-Channel MOSFET, 30V, 60A, TO-220

MPNSTP120NH03L
Obsolete

STMicroelectronics STripFET™ N-Channel MOSFET, STP120NH03L, 30V Vdss, 60A Id, 5.5mOhm Rds(on) @ 10V, TO-220-3, -55°C to 175°C junction temperature.

Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

STP120NH03L specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesSTripFET™
FET typeN-Channel
MountingThrough Hole
Drain to source voltage30 V
Drive voltage (Max rds on, min rds on)5V, 10V
Current - continuous drain (Id) @ 25°C60A (Tc)
Power dissipation110W (Tc)
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 175°C (TJ)
PackageTube
Vgs±20V
TechnologyMOSFET (Metal Oxide)
CaseTO-220-3
Vgs(th) (Max) @ id3V @ 250µA
Rds on (Max) @ id, vgs5.5mOhm @ 30A, 10V
Gate charge (Qg) (Max) @ vgs77 nC @ 10 V
Input capacitance (Ciss) (Max) @ vds4100 pF @ 25 V

Product details

5.5 mOhm Rds(on) — the conduction loss number that matters

That is the condition you design your thermal budget around. At 60 A full load, expect the dissipation to climb — the 110 W maximum power dissipation rating at the case tells you this part needs a good heatsink or forced air to stay within the 175°C junction temperature limit. The gate threshold voltage maxes out at 3 V at 250 µA, so a 5 V logic-level drive will turn it on, but the Rds(on) will be higher than the 10 V figure — the drive voltage range is listed as 5 V to 10 V.

This makes the STP120NH03L suitable for environments with extreme thermal cycling, such as under-hood automotive, industrial motor drives in hot enclosures, or power supplies in outdoor telecom cabinets. The 175°C ceiling gives extra headroom for derating when the case runs hot.

Gate charge and input capacitance — what drives the switching speed

These numbers tell you the gate driver needs to source and sink enough current to switch the MOSFET quickly. A 77 nC gate charge at a few hundred kHz is manageable with a standard gate driver IC, but at higher frequencies the switching losses will dominate. The ±20 V maximum gate-to-source voltage gives you room to drive it hard without worrying about oxide breakdown.

Frequently asked questions

Is the STP120NH03L obsolete?

Yes, the STP120NH03L carries an Obsolete lifecycle status. STMicroelectronics has discontinued production, and there is no official replacement part listed. Any remaining units are available only through the surplus market.

What is the Rds(on) of the STP120NH03L?

The maximum Rds(on) is 5.5 mOhm at 30 A drain current with 10 V gate-to-source drive. It is also specified with a drive voltage range of 5 V to 10 V, so at lower gate voltages the on-resistance will be higher.