16 A Schottky in a TO-220AC — what the ratings tell you
The STPS1645D is a 45 V, 16 A Schottky rectifier from STMicroelectronics in a through-hole TO-220AC package. Its forward voltage is specified at 570 mV at the full 16 A load — that's the number to use when estimating conduction loss in a high-current OR-ing or output rectifier stage.
STMicroelectronics lists the STPS1645D as obsolete.
Fast recovery spec — what it means
The listing notes Fast Recovery =< 500 ns, > 200 mA (Io). It is not intended for high-frequency SMPS applications where a 50 ns or faster recovery is needed.
