600 V, 30 A, 50 ns — the fast-recovery workhorse for PFC and SMPS
The STMicroelectronics STTH30S06W is a 600 V, 30 A fast-recovery rectifier diode in a DO-247-2 through-hole package. The 3.6 V forward voltage at 30 A is a consequence of the fast-recovery design — the tradeoff is higher conduction loss for dramatically lower switching loss compared to a standard recovery diode.
Obsolete — plan for a replacement or source surplus
The STTH30S06W carries an official Obsolete product status.
Junction temperature range and deployment context
The 175°C maximum junction gives headroom for high-current operation in a confined enclosure, but the 3.6 V forward drop at 30 A means the thermal design must account for roughly 108 W of conduction loss at full rated current — a substantial heat-sinking requirement through the DO-247-2 package's metal tab.
