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STMicroelectronics STP5NK65Z — Discrete Semiconductors

STP5NK65Z N-Channel MOSFET, 650V, 5A, TO-220 - SuperMESH

MPNSTP5NK65Z
Obsolete

STMicroelectronics STP5NK65Z, SuperMESH™ N-Channel MOSFET, 650 V drain-source, 5 A continuous drain at 25°C, 1.8 ohm Rds(on) at 10 V, TO-220-3 through-hole package.

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

Specifications

STP5NK65Z specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesSuperMESH™
FET typeN-Channel
MountingThrough Hole
Drain to source voltage650 V
Drive voltage (Max rds on, min rds on)10V
Current - continuous drain (Id) @ 25°C5A (Tc)
Power dissipation85W (Tc)
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
PackageTube
Vgs±30V
TechnologyMOSFET (Metal Oxide)
CaseTO-220-3
Vgs(th) (Max) @ id4.5V @ 50µA
Rds on (Max) @ id, vgs1.8Ohm @ 2.1A, 10V
Gate charge (Qg) (Max) @ vgs35 nC @ 10 V
Input capacitance (Ciss) (Max) @ vds680 pF @ 25 V

Product details

It comes in a TO-220-3 through-hole package, the workhorse three-lead format for offline power supplies, flyback converters, and PFC stages.

ST officially lists the STP5NK65Z as Obsolete. For a board that needs this exact part — say, a repair of a power supply that scorched the original — the channel is surplus and broker distribution.

The 650 V Vdss gives you headroom for 400 VDC bus rails (typical in power-factor-corrected offline supplies) with derating for ringing and transients. The 5 A continuous rating is at the case temperature of 25°C — real-world derating at elevated case temperatures will reduce that figure, so check the thermal curve in the datasheet. Maximum power dissipation is 85 W at the case — a heatsink is mandatory for any continuous load above an amp or two.

The TO-220 package is through-hole, which simplifies heatsink attachment and is a common footprint on existing boards. If you are reworking a board, the three-lead TO-220 is straightforward to desolder and replace — just watch the thermal pad and mounting torque.

Frequently asked questions

What is the replacement for STP5NK65Z?

ST has not published an official successor order code for the STP5NK65Z. For a pin-compatible replacement, look for a 650 V N-channel MOSFET in TO-220 with similar gate charge (around 35 nC) and Rds(on) near 1.8 ohms. The SuperMESH series includes other parts in the same voltage class, but verify the footprint and drive voltage before substituting.