STF25NM60ND - 600V 21A N-Ch MOSFET TO-220FP | STMicroelectronics
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STF25NM60ND Overview
A power MOSFET is a voltage-controlled semiconductor switch used to regulate or convert electrical power. Within the component hierarchy, the STF25NM60ND belongs to the transistor family, specifically the MOSFET (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor) class, which sits within the broader category of discrete semiconductors and power management components. Power MOSFETs are the switching elements in SMPS topologies such as flyback, forward, half-bridge and resonant converters.
Key features include the 600 V drain-source breakdown voltage rating for universal-mains rectified-bus applications, FDmesh II process technology that lowers RDS(on) and gate charge for improved efficiency, and the fast-recovery intrinsic body diode (indicated by the D suffix) that reduces reverse-recovery losses in hard-switched topologies such as two-switch forward and LLC converters. The F suffix in the part number denotes the TO-220FP fully molded isolated package, providing 2500 Vrms electrical isolation without an external insulator, simplifying heatsink mounting.
The FDmesh II stripe-trench architecture balances conduction and switching losses, allowing designers to optimize for either low-frequency conduction efficiency or high-frequency switching performance. Low gate charge reduces gate-drive losses, while the rugged body diode withstands avalanche events typical of transformer-leakage-inductance environments.
Typical applications include off-line flyback and forward AC-DC converters for industrial power supplies, PFC pre-regulator stages, motor drive inverter legs for light industrial loads, and high-voltage DC-DC modules for solar and telecom rectifiers.
Design tip: the TO-220FP isolated package has higher thermal resistance than standard TO-220, so verify junction temperature with proper heatsink sizing; drive the gate with a low-impedance driver (e.g., 10 ohm series resistor) to manage EMI from fast switching edges.
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| Polarity | N-Channel |
| Drain-Source Voltage (VDSS) | 600 V |
| Continuous Drain Current (ID at Tc) | 21 A |
| On-Resistance (RDS(on) typ) | 0.13 ohm |
| Power Dissipation (PD at Tc) | 40 W |
| Technology | FDmesh II trench |
| Body Diode | Fast recovery intrinsic |
| Package | TO-220FP (isolated) |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Isolation | Fully molded isolated package (F suffix) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Configuration | Single MOSFET |
STF25NM60ND Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | Gate (G) — Gate control terminal |
| Pin 2 | Drain (D) — Connected to heatsink tab, drain terminal |
| Pin 3 | Source (S) — Source terminal |
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Typical Applications
STF25NM60ND is suitable for 3 applications: Power Management, Motor Control, LED Lighting.
Power Management
Switching and regulation in power supply circuits using STF25NM60ND.
Motor Control
Driving and controlling DC/BLDC motors with STF25NM60ND.
LED Lighting
Driving LED strings and arrays with STF25NM60ND.
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Compliance Information
RoHS compliance per STMicroelectronics product listing; other statuses not stated in provided data.