40 ns trr — the spec that decides the switching stage
The STTH5R06D is a 600 V, 5 A fast recovery diode from STMicroelectronics with a 40 ns reverse recovery time. The TO-220AC through-hole package handles the 5 A average current with a forward drop of 2.9 V at rated If.
Rated for a maximum junction temperature of 175°C, which is the standard ceiling for this class of fast diode. The 20 µA reverse leakage at 600 V is specified at 25°C; expect that to rise with junction temperature, so the thermal design needs to keep Tj well below the absolute max to avoid runaway leakage. The TO-220AC package with a tab-mounted heatsink is the typical mounting — the tab is the cathode, electrically live, so the heatsink must be isolated or the circuit must tolerate the tab potential.
