Fast-recovery dual diode in a D2PAK
The STMicroelectronics STTH30R03CG is a 300 V, 15 A average-rated fast-recovery diode pair in a common-cathode configuration, housed in a surface-mount D2PAK (TO-263AB) package. It delivers a 35 ns reverse recovery time, placing it in the class of ultrafast diodes suited for continuous-current rectification in switch-mode power supplies and PFC stages. The 1.9 V forward voltage at 15 A per diode and 20 µA reverse leakage at 300 V define the conduction and blocking losses for the thermal budget.
Availability is limited to surplus and broker-channel inventory — sealed reels or factory tubes with consistent date codes, not repackaged returns. The junction temperature rating of 175 °C confirms it was designed for high-reliability power applications, so verify the date-code spread and original packaging when sourcing.
The 35 ns reverse recovery time is the key parameter for a fast-recovery diode. It determines how quickly the diode switches off when the voltage reverses, directly affecting switching losses and EMI in a hard-switched converter. A 35 ns trr at 15 A is fast enough for continuous-current-mode (CCM) boost PFC and secondary-side rectification in the 50–150 kHz range. Slower diodes would increase the turn-off loss and require larger snubbers.
