40 V reverse — the blocking ceiling for a 24 V rail with margin
The STPS140UY is an automotive-grade Schottky rectifier from STMicroelectronics, rated for 40 V reverse voltage and 1 A average forward current. Typical applications include reverse-polarity protection, freewheeling diodes in DC-DC converters, and OR-ing diodes in automotive ECU power feeds.
Forward drop and leakage — thermal budget drivers
Reverse leakage is specified at 12 µA at 40 V and 25°C junction temperature. Both parameters shift with temperature — Vf decreases slightly while leakage rises exponentially above 100°C, so the SMB package's copper pad area under the cathode tab directly affects the junction temperature rise.
Active lifecycle, automotive qualification
The Q Automotive series designation means it is tested to AEC-Q101 stress conditions, covering temperature cycling, high-temperature reverse bias, and humidity.
