Through-hole TO-220 for board-level power
The TO-220-3 through-hole package with a metal tab is the standard for medium-power through-hole switching.
Obsolete — sourcing through independent distribution
The STP40NS15 is listed as Obsolete by STMicroelectronics. For BOM lines that require this exact order code, procurement goes through the surplus and independent distribution channel. There is no factory lead time to manage, but the supply window depends on broker inventory depth.
