The STMicroelectronics STPS30SM120SR is a 30 A, 120 V Schottky rectifier in a through-hole TO-262 (I2PAK) package. The Schottky technology delivers fast switching with a forward voltage drop of 950 mV at the full 30 A rated current, keeping conduction losses manageable for the current class.
Any new design-in should target an alternative — either a pin-compatible Schottky in the same package or a functionally equivalent device with similar 30 A, 120 V ratings and a through-hole I2PAK footprint.
Key ratings and the decisions they drive
The 30 A average rectified current and 120 V reverse voltage set the operating envelope for this diode. The 950 mV forward drop at 30 A is the figure to use for worst-case conduction loss calculations — at lower currents the drop will be lower, but the thermal design must handle the full 28.5 W dissipation at rated current if the heatsink is sized for continuous operation. The 275 µA reverse leakage at 120 V is a consideration for standby power budgets, especially at elevated junction temperatures where leakage increases exponentially.
