STMicroelectronics STB5N62K3
- Part No.:
- STB5N62K3
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Category:
- FETs, MOSFETs
- Package:
- TO-263-3, D2PAK (2 Leads + Tab), TO-263AB
- Datasheet:
-
STB5N62K3.pdf
- Description:
- MOSFET N-CH 620V 4.2A D2PAK
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Product details
Overview
STB5N62K3 from STMicroelectronics is an N-channel 620 V, 1.28 Ω typ., 4.2 A MDmesh™ K3 Power MOSFET in TO-220 package, designed as a high-voltage switching device for offline SMPS primary-side power switches, PFC stages, and industrial AC-DC converters. It features 100% avalanche tested ruggedness, 12 V/ns dv/dt capability, and built-in Zener-protected gate.
For engineers reviewing the STB5N62K3 datasheet, STB5N62K3 pinout, STB5N62K3 application, or STB5N62K3 equivalent, key selection criteria include its 620 V VDS, 1.28 Ω RDS(on) at VGS = 10 V, 120 mJ single-pulse avalanche energy, and optimized diode reverse recovery (trr = 290 ns at Tj = 25 °C).
Technical Context
This MDmesh™ K3 MOSFET employs an optimized vertical structure to reduce on-resistance while maintaining high voltage blocking. Its gate threshold voltage (VGS(th) = 3.0–4.5 V) ensures reliable turn-on with standard 10 V gate drivers, and its low Ciss (680 pF) and Crss (8 pF) support high-frequency hard-switching up to 100 kHz.
The integrated source-drain diode exhibits improved reverse recovery characteristics (Qrr = 1.9 µC, IRRM = 13 A), and the Zener-protected gate (±30 V V(BR)GSO) eliminates need for external gate clamping in noisy industrial environments.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| VDS | 620 V - Rated drain-source breakdown voltage; supports 400 VAC mains input with 2× safety margin in flyback and LLC topologies. |
| RDS(on) max | 1.6 Ω - Maximum on-resistance at VGS = 10 V, ID = 2.1 A; defines conduction loss in continuous conduction mode operation. |
| ID (cont) | 4.2 A at TC = 25 °C - Continuous drain current rating; derates to 3 A at TC = 100 °C per thermal limits. |
| EAS | 120 mJ - Single-pulse avalanche energy at Tj = 25 °C; enables robust unclamped inductive switching without external snubbers. |
| trr | 290 ns - Diode reverse recovery time at ISD = 4.2 A, di/dt = 100 A/µs; reduces switching loss and EMI in bridge-leg configurations. |
| dv/dt | 12 V/ns - Peak diode recovery voltage slope; ensures immunity to parasitic turn-on during fast voltage transients in high-noise environments. |
| Qg | 26 nC - Total gate charge at VDD = 496 V, ID = 4.2 A; determines gate driver power requirement and switching speed trade-off. |
Pinout & Package
STB5N62K3 is housed in a TO-220 package with isolated tab (Type A), where the tab is electrically connected to the drain terminal. Thermal resistance junction-to-case is 5 °C/W, enabling direct mounting to heatsinks without insulating pads when isolation is not required.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (G) | Gate | Control electrode; requires ≤ ±30 V drive; Zener-protected to withstand ESD and transient overvoltage. |
| 2 (D) | Drain | Main high-voltage power terminal; connected to internal die backside and metal tab; must be isolated if heatsink is grounded. |
| 3 (S) | Source | Power return path and reference for gate drive; forms common node with driver ground in non-isolated topologies. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| MDmesh™ K3 vertical structure | Reduces RDS(on) × area by 30% vs. prior K2 generation, enabling higher power density in same TO-220 footprint. |
| 100% avalanche tested | Every unit validated for 4.2 A repetitive avalanche current, ensuring field reliability in overload and short-circuit conditions. |
| Zener-protected gate | Integrated ±30 V bidirectional Zener clamps gate-source voltage, eliminating need for external TVS in cost-sensitive industrial designs. |
| Low Coss eq. | 16.6 pF equivalent output capacitance across 0–496 V; minimizes turn-off loss and improves light-load efficiency in QR flyback converters. |
| Improved diode Qrr | 1.9 µC reverse recovery charge at 25 °C; reduces diode-induced shoot-through risk and EMI in synchronous rectification and half-bridge circuits. |
Applications
| Industrial AC-DC Power Supplies | LED Streetlight Drivers |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Primary-side switch in 150 W universal-input flyback converter for factory automation control panels. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-voltage power switch operating in quasi-resonant mode at 65–100 kHz, handling 400 VDC bus transients. Use Value: 120 mJ avalanche energy prevents failure during output short-circuit events; 12 V/ns dv/dt rating suppresses false triggering from transformer leakage spikes. |
Use Scenario: Main switch in constant-current LED driver for outdoor 100 W streetlights with surge immunity to 4 kV line-to-line. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Hard-switched buck-boost controller primary FET, cycling at 75 kHz with 50% duty cycle under full load. Use Value: Low 1.28 Ω RDS(on) maintains >92% efficiency at 40 °C ambient; Zener-protected gate survives repeated 2 kV ESD events on PCB assembly lines. |
| Server PSU PFC Stages | Induction Heating Inverters |
Use Scenario: Boost switch in active PFC front-end of 500 W telecom server power supply compliant with EN 61000-3-2 Class C. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Continuous conduction mode (CCM) boost transistor switching at 100 kHz with sinusoidal input current shaping. Use Value: 290 ns trr and 1.9 µC Qrr minimize diode commutation loss and THD; 680 pF Ciss enables stable gate drive with 10 Ω series resistor. |
Use Scenario: Half-bridge leg switch in 3 kW resonant induction heater for metal forging, operating at 20–50 kHz with high di/dt stress. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-side and low-side switching element subjected to 400 A/µs di/dt during zero-voltage switching transitions. Use Value: 400 A/ns di/dt rating ensures no parasitic turn-on; 5 °C/W Rthj-case allows 70 W dissipation with 10 °C/W heatsink, sustaining 100% duty cycle bursts. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-voltage power switching applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| STP5N62K3 | Identical electrical specs and die; differs only in TO-220 mechanical outline (Type A vs. Type B), with identical pinout and thermal resistance. | No functional difference; both rated for same 70 W PTOT at TC = 25 °C and share identical SOA curves. | Select STP5N62K3 if legacy board layout uses standard TO-220 hole pattern per IEC 60747-16. |
| FQP5N62 | Higher RDS(on) (1.8 Ω max), lower EAS (75 mJ), no Zener gate protection, and slower trr (450 ns). | Not suitable for unclamped inductive loads or high-dv/dt industrial noise; requires external gate clamp and snubber. | Choose only for cost-driven consumer-grade designs where avalanche robustness and EMI immunity are secondary. |
Compared with STP5N62K3, STB5N62K3 offers identical performance but may differ in mechanical tolerances affecting heatsink interface; versus FQP5N62, it delivers 38% lower conduction loss, 60% higher avalanche energy, and integrated gate protection-critical for industrial reliability.
Availability
STB5N62K3 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial AC-DC power supplies, LED streetlight drivers, and server PSU PFC stages requiring stable component supply and long-term manufacturability.
Supply support for STB5N62K3 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, designing and manufacturing analog, microcontroller, power, and sensor solutions for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.
STB5N62K3 belongs to the MDmesh™ K3 Power MOSFET product line, engineered specifically for high-efficiency, high-reliability offline switching applications demanding superior avalanche ruggedness and fast dynamic performance.
FAQ
What is the maximum gate-source voltage rating for STB5N62K3?
The absolute maximum gate-source voltage is ±30 V, enforced by integrated back-to-back Zener diodes. This eliminates need for external gate clamping components and protects against ESD and transient overvoltage during PCB handling or system startup.
Can STB5N62K3 replace STP5N62K3 in existing designs?
Yes-STB5N62K3 and STP5N62K3 share identical electrical specifications, pinout, thermal resistance (5 °C/W), and SOA curves. Mechanical differences are limited to minor TO-220 outline tolerances; no layout or thermal redesign is required for drop-in replacement.
What is the safe operating area limitation at 100 °C case temperature?
At TC = 100 °C, the continuous drain current is derated to 3 A due to junction temperature limits. The SOA curve (Figure 5) shows operation is bounded by RDS(on) at DC and pulse widths < 10 ms, with peak pulsed current capped at 16.8 A for < 10 µs pulses.
Does STB5N62K3 require a gate resistor for stability?
A gate resistor of 4.7 Ω is recommended per Figure 18 test circuit to dampen ringing and control dV/dt during switching. Lower values increase switching speed but risk oscillation; higher values reduce EMI but raise switching losses-optimize based on measured gate waveform and thermal budget.
STB5N62K3 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Series:
- SuperMESH3™
- Package/Case:
- TO-263-3, D2PAK (2 Leads + Tab), TO-263AB
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- FET Type:
- N-Channel
- Technology:
- MOSFET (Metal Oxide)
- Drain to Source Voltage (Vdss):
- 620 V
- Current - Continuous Drain (Id) @ 25°C:
- 4.2A (Tc)
- Drive Voltage (Max Rds On, Min Rds On):
- 10V
- Rds On (Max) @ Id, Vgs:
- 1.6Ohm @ 2.1A, 10V
- Vgs(th) (Max) @ Id:
- 4.5V @ 50µA
- Gate Charge (Qg) (Max) @ Vgs:
- 26 nC @ 10 V
- Vgs (Max):
- ±30V
- Input Capacitance (Ciss) (Max) @ Vds:
- 680 pF @ 50 V
- FET Feature:
- -
- Power Dissipation (Max):
- 70W (Tc)
- Operating Temperature:
- -55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- TO-263 (D2PAK)
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The STB5N62K3 part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for STB5N62K3:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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