A 15 A fast-recovery diode in a fully isolated TO-220 package
This part is typically used in power-factor correction (PFC) boost stages, output rectification in switched-mode power supplies, and freewheeling diodes in motor drives where fast switching and low recovery losses matter.
The 36 ns reverse recovery time places this diode in the fast-recovery class, well under the 500 ns threshold. In a continuous-conduction-mode PFC stage, that trr directly reduces the turn-on loss in the MOSFET and cuts EMI ringing at the switching node. Compare this to a standard recovery diode (trr in the microsecond range) where the reverse current spike adds significant dissipation and noise. The 1.1 V forward drop at 15 A is typical for a 200 V silicon fast diode — no surprise there, but the 10 µA leakage at 200 V reverse is low enough to keep standoff losses negligible at high line.
Mounting and thermal handling with the TO-220 Full Pack
The TO-220FPAC (Full Pack) package has a fully encapsulated backside — no exposed metal tab. That means the mounting screw does not need an insulating bushing or mica washer, and the case is electrically isolated. For a 15 A average current, you still need a heatsink; the junction is rated to 175 °C max, so thermal design should keep the junction below that under worst-case load and ambient. The through-hole leads suit point-to-point wiring or a PCB with drilled holes — no reflow profile needed.