100 V, 25 A common-cathode Schottky — what the ratings mean
The STPS50U100CR is a dual Schottky rectifier from STMicroelectronics, configured as a 1 Pair Common Cathode in a through-hole I2PAK (TO-262-3) package. The fast-recovery characteristic (≤ 500 ns, > 200 mA) suits it for high-frequency switching power supplies and output rectification stages where Schottky's low Vf and fast switching reduce losses.
Obsolete — sourcing the STPS50U100CR now
For BOM lines that still specify this part, procurement must rely on independent distribution and surplus-channel inventory.
Package and thermal considerations for the I2PAK
The TO-262-3 Long Leads (I2PAK) package is a through-hole variant of the D2PAK surface-mount footprint, with long leads for board-level mounting and heatsinking. The common-cathode configuration shares the cathode connection internally, simplifying the PCB layout for center-tapped full-wave rectifiers or OR-ing diode arrays.
