35 ns trr — why this diode earns its slot in a 100 kHz PFC stage
The STTH3R04QRL is a 400 V, 3 A fast-recovery rectifier from STMicroelectronics built for continuous-current switching topologies where reverse recovery time dominates turn-off loss.
Forward voltage and the thermal budget at 3 A
At 3 A forward current the maximum forward voltage is 1.5 V, which translates to 4.5 W conduction loss at full load. The DO-15 axial package relies on the lead wires and PCB copper to sink heat; a layout that keeps the anode and cathode pads on wide traces or pours is necessary to keep the junction below 175°C in continuous operation.
STMicroelectronics lists the STTH3R04QRL as an active product with ROHS3 compliance.
