The STPS20SM60ST is a 60 V, 20 A Schottky rectifier from STMicroelectronics in a TO-220-3 through-hole package. It is rated for fast recovery (≤500 ns at >200 mA). The 630 mV forward drop at 20 A is the figure to budget for conduction loss.
STMicroelectronics lists the STPS20SM60ST as obsolete.
Junction temperature and thermal limits
The maximum junction temperature is 150°C. That is the absolute ceiling for the silicon; continuous operation near that limit requires careful thermal management — the TO-220's junction-to-case thermal resistance is the number to pull from the datasheet for heatsink sizing. The 85 µA reverse leakage at 60 V is specified at 25°C; leakage roughly doubles for every 10°C rise, so at elevated junction temperatures the standby loss contribution grows.
