Dual Schottky in a TO-262 — what the ratings mean
The fast recovery characteristic (≤500 ns, >200 mA) suits it for high-frequency switching in power supplies and DC-DC converters where reverse-recovery losses matter.
Forward drop and thermal budget
At 20 A forward current the maximum forward voltage is 735 mV — this sets the conduction loss floor. In a TO-262 (I2PAK) through-hole package, the junction temperature is rated to 175 °C maximum, so the thermal path through the tab and heatsink must keep the junction below that ceiling under full load.
Reverse leakage at temperature
Reverse leakage is specified at 65 µA at 80 V. Schottky leakage rises exponentially with junction temperature; at 175 °C the actual leakage will be significantly higher, which must be factored into standby-power and thermal-runaway calculations.
Lifecycle — obsolete, sourced to order
STMicroelectronics lists the STPS40M80CR as obsolete.
