Schottky Diodes suit consumer electronics power supplies.
Press Release Summary:
With maximum junction temperature of 175°F, Models STPS1150, STPS2150, and STPS3150 are 150 V Schottky diodes that handle continuous forward currents up to 1, 2, and 3 A, respectively. Negligible reverse recovery charge means near-zero switching losses. Available in surface-mount and axial-lead packages, units minimize voltage transients and oscillations during fast switching, and are suited for secondary rectification of fly-back power supplies.
Original Press Release:
Schottky Diodes from STMicroelectronics for Consumer Electronics Power Supplies
New 150V devices offering high efficiency and high junction temperature rating suited for consumer equipment applications
GENEVA, Feb. 4 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) has introduced a series of 150V Schottky diodes for use in the secondary rectification of fly-back power supplies in equipment such as DVD players, set-top boxes, TVs and Hi-Fi's.
The STPS1150, STPS2150 and STPS3150 are 150V Schottky diodes that can handle continuous forward currents of up to 1, 2 and 3A, respectively. The parts were designed for applications where a 100V diode cannot be used and a 200V part is more expensive, yet less efficient.
Schottky diodes have three characteristics that make them more useful than conventional P-N junction rectifiers. The first is a lower forward voltage drop (VF), which reduces rectification losses and so calls for smaller heatsinks. The second key characteristic is the negligible reverse recovery charge, which means near-zero switching losses within the Schottky. The third important characteristic is the part's ability to minimize voltage transients and oscillations during fast switching, reducing the size of snubber components needed and overall power dissipation.
The STPS1150, STPS2150 and STPS3150 offer a low VF for higher efficiency, a high maximum junction temperature of 175 Degrees C, and low leakage current.
The Schottky diodes are available in industry-standard surface-mount (SMA, SMB) and axial-lead (DO-201AD, DO-15, DO-41) packages. Prices range from US$0.20 to US$0.30 in quantities of 100,000 pieces.
This press release is also available at: st.com/stonline/press/news/year2005/p1517d.htm and includes links to further information on this product and ST's complete range of rectifiers.
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