STPS2150A Diodes - Rectifiers - Single by STMicroelectronics

Lifecycle status of the part, such as active or obsolete. Indicates availability and long-term support from the manufacturer. Check this before design-in to avoid last-time buys or supply disruptions. Verify with the datasheet or distributor for current status.

Indicates whether the component is manufactured without lead, complying with RoHS and similar regulations. Check this attribute to ensure environmental compliance for your market. Verify against the datasheet for exact material declarations.

Specifies the lowest ambient temperature at which the component is guaranteed to function within its electrical and mechanical specifications. Verify this limit against the datasheet for your application's thermal environment, especially for automotive or industrial designs.

Specifies how the component is attached to the PCB, such as through-hole or surface mount. This affects assembly processes, thermal performance, and mechanical strength. Buyers should verify compatibility with their manufacturing capabilities and design requirements.

Indicates the typical duration from order confirmation to shipment from the manufacturer's facility. This helps you plan production schedules and inventory. Verify current lead times with your distributor or supplier, as they may vary based on order quantity, product availability, and market conditions.

Indicates the form of delivery for the component, such as tape and reel, tube, or tray. This affects handling, storage, and assembly processes. Verify the packaging type matches your production requirements and equipment compatibility.

Describes the method used to connect the component to the circuit board, such as solder, press-fit, or wire wrap. This affects assembly processes, reliability, and repairability. Check the termination type against your PCB footprint and soldering process to ensure compatibility.

Position of the terminals on the package, such as dual-in-line, gull-wing, or J-lead. This affects PCB layout, soldering, and thermal performance. Engineers must ensure the terminal position matches the footprint and assembly capabilities of their manufacturing line.

Maximum temperature during reflow soldering that the component can withstand. This is critical for solder joint reliability and preventing damage. Verify that the peak reflow temperature is compatible with your soldering profile and the component's moisture sensitivity level.

Current stage in the product's lifecycle, such as Active, Obsolete, or End of Life. This indicates availability and long-term supply risk. Check this before designing in a part to ensure it will be available for your product's production lifetime.

Describes the internal arrangement of components, such as resistor networks or switch contacts. This affects the circuit topology and pinout. Engineers must verify this configuration against the datasheet to ensure correct integration into the PCB layout and proper functionality.

Identifies the company that designed and produced the component. Buyers often filter by manufacturer to ensure brand reliability, quality standards, and supply chain consistency. Verify the manufacturer against the datasheet and official packaging to avoid counterfeit parts.

Lists the product categories or classifications assigned to this component, such as connectors, capacitors, or modules. This helps in filtering and comparing similar parts. Review the categories to ensure the component fits your application and to find alternative parts in the same class.

Specifies the physical weight of the electronic component, important for logistics, shipping cost, and mechanical design. Verify the exact weight in the datasheet or packaging information, as it may vary with packaging type and quantity.

A more specific classification within the main product category, such as 'Ceramic Capacitor' under 'Capacitors'. This helps narrow down search results and compare similar components. Use it to filter products with similar characteristics and intended applications.

Harmonized Tariff Schedule code used for customs classification of electronic components. Helps determine duties and regulatory requirements. Buyers should confirm the code with a customs broker for accurate shipping.

Indicates the specific product subcategories or classifications within the broader component family. Helps narrow down search results and identify the exact type of component needed for your design. Review the subcategory to ensure compatibility with your application.

Physical width of the component body, typically in millimeters. Essential for PCB footprint design and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure proper clearance and compatibility with your board layout and enclosure.

Describes the physical configuration of the component's leads or pads, such as through-hole, surface mount, or gull-wing. This affects PCB layout, soldering process, and mechanical fit. Confirm compatibility with your assembly method and footprint.

Specifies the metal coating applied to the contact surfaces of connectors, switches, or relays. This finish affects conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability. Engineers should verify the plating material and thickness against the datasheet to ensure reliable performance in the intended environment.

Indicates if the component is designed to withstand ionizing radiation in space, nuclear, or high-energy physics applications. Compare radiation-tolerant vs. radiation-hardened parts for mission-critical designs. Verify the total ionizing dose (TID) and single-event effect (SEE) ratings in the datasheet.

Specifies how the component attaches to the PCB or assembly, such as surface mount, through-hole, or chassis mount. This affects soldering process, mechanical stability, and thermal performance. Verify compatibility with your board layout and assembly capabilities.

Indicates the total number of electrical connection points on the component, such as pins or pads. This is critical for PCB footprint design and assembly. Verify it matches the package specification to ensure proper soldering and connectivity.

Specifies the maximum continuous current the component can safely carry under specified conditions. Compare this value with your circuit's expected load to ensure reliable operation. Always verify against the datasheet for temperature derating and mounting considerations.

Total number of pins or contacts on the component. This determines the footprint and mating connector requirements. Always match the pin count to your PCB layout and connector specification to ensure proper electrical and mechanical connection.

Specifies the highest ambient temperature at which the component reliably functions. Compare this limit with your application's thermal environment to ensure safe operation. Always verify against the datasheet's derating curves and test conditions, as exceeding this value may cause performance degradation or permanent damage.

Total number of pins or terminals on the component package. Essential for footprint design, PCB layout, and connector mating. Verify against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your board and assembly process.

Physical package or case type of the component, defining its dimensions, mounting style, and thermal characteristics. Common types include SMD, through-hole, BGA, and QFN. Choose the package that fits your PCB layout and assembly process. Verify the exact package code in the datasheet for footprint compatibility.

Specifies the physical length of the component body, typically in millimeters. This dimension is critical for PCB layout and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure proper clearance and alignment in your design.

Indicates how the component's case or package is electrically connected, such as to ground, a supply rail, or left floating. This affects thermal management, shielding, and circuit isolation. Always confirm with the datasheet to ensure proper PCB layout and avoid unintended shorts or noise coupling.

Specifies the maximum DC voltage the component can safely handle under rated conditions. Engineers compare this to the circuit's operating voltage to ensure adequate margin. Always verify against the datasheet's derating curves for temperature and reliability.

Specifies whether the component or signal has a defined positive and negative orientation, such as for diodes, electrolytic capacitors, or connectors. Incorrect polarity can cause failure or unsafe operation. Always check the datasheet and board markings before installation.

Current supplied at the output, indicating the load-driving capability of the component. This is crucial for ensuring the component can drive downstream circuitry without overheating or voltage drop. Compare with your load requirements and check the datasheet for maximum ratings.

Physical height of the component, measured from the mounting surface to the topmost point. This dimension is critical for clearance in compact assemblies and for ensuring proper fit within enclosures. Always verify against the datasheet for tolerance and mounting considerations.

The unique part number assigned by the original component manufacturer. Use this to cross-reference datasheets, verify specifications, and ensure the exact component matches your design requirements. Always confirm the number against the manufacturer's official documentation.

Identifies the core product family without package, grade, or option suffixes. Use this to compare equivalent components across manufacturers and to locate the primary datasheet. Verify the full ordering code against the manufacturer's specification before design-in.

Specifies the maximum clock frequency or data rate of the component. This is critical for timing and performance. Verify the speed grade in the datasheet to ensure it meets your system's throughput requirements and that signal integrity is maintained at that speed.

Select the diode classification such as Schottky, Zener, or standard rectifier. This defines the device's electrical behavior and typical applications. Verify the exact type against the datasheet to ensure it meets your circuit requirements for voltage, current, and switching speed.

Describes the typical use cases or intended market for the component, such as power supplies, automotive, or consumer electronics. Helps engineers quickly assess suitability for their design. Always confirm with the datasheet for detailed specifications and environmental limits.

Specifies the allowable junction temperature range for a semiconductor device. Exceeding this range can degrade performance or cause failure. Engineers should verify this parameter against the datasheet for thermal management and reliability assessment in their application.

Indicates how many independent functional sections are integrated into a single component package. This matters when comparing multi-channel devices or resistor networks. Always verify the exact element count against the datasheet to ensure it matches your circuit design requirements.

Number of electrical phases supported by the component, such as single-phase or three-phase. This determines the input power configuration and affects the design of power supplies, motor drives, and rectifiers. Confirm compatibility with your system's phase requirements.

Semiconductor material used in the diode, such as silicon, germanium, or gallium arsenide. Affects forward voltage, speed, and temperature behavior. Choose based on your application's voltage, current, and switching requirements. Verify with datasheet specifications.

Specifies the maximum continuous forward current the component can handle without damage. Compare this rating with your circuit's operating current to ensure reliable performance. Always verify against the datasheet for derating curves and temperature conditions.

Average value of the rectified current that the device can handle continuously. Compare this rating with your circuit's average load current to ensure reliable operation. Verify against the datasheet's thermal and derating curves for safe design.

Maximum allowable surge current for a short duration, typically specified for diodes and thyristors. This value indicates the device's ability to withstand transient overcurrents without damage. Verify against datasheet for reliability in surge-prone applications.

Specifies the maximum non-repetitive forward surge current the diode can handle for a short duration, typically during inrush or fault conditions. Compare with your circuit's worst-case surge to prevent damage. Check the datasheet for pulse duration and waveform.

Highest current the device can handle for a brief surge, such as inrush or lightning. Essential for power supply and protection circuits. Always compare with your system's surge profile and check the datasheet for duration and repetition rate.

Specifies the maximum continuous DC voltage that can be applied in the reverse direction without causing breakdown. Critical for rectifier and protection diodes. Verify against datasheet to ensure safe operating margin in your circuit.

Indicates the highest repetitive reverse voltage the diode can withstand in blocking mode. Engineers compare this to the circuit's peak reverse stress to ensure reliable operation. Always verify against the datasheet for your specific application.

Forward voltage is the voltage drop across a diode or LED when it conducts current in the forward direction. It affects power dissipation and efficiency. Compare this value with your circuit's supply voltage and check the datasheet for the specified test current.

Specifies the maximum duration a component can withstand at the peak reflow temperature during soldering. Critical for evaluating solder joint reliability and preventing thermal damage. Verify against the datasheet's recommended soldering profile to ensure proper assembly.

This is the maximum voltage drop across the diode or LED when conducting the specified forward current. It affects power dissipation and efficiency. Compare this value with your circuit's supply voltage and current to ensure proper operation. Always verify against the datasheet for your specific part.

Small current flowing through a semiconductor junction when reverse voltage is applied. Lower leakage is preferred for precision and low-power circuits. Check this parameter at the specified reverse voltage to ensure it meets your application's requirements.

Maximum current that flows through the diode when reverse-biased and off. Compare this value to ensure minimal power loss and proper blocking in circuits. Verify against datasheet for temperature and voltage conditions.

Specifies the highest reverse current that flows through the component when the rated reverse voltage is applied. Compare this value across diodes and rectifiers to ensure minimal leakage and stable operation. Verify against the datasheet for your operating temperature and voltage conditions.

This code indicates the terminal finish material per JESD-609 standard. It helps identify the plating type for soldering compatibility and environmental compliance. Check the datasheet for the exact code and its meaning.

Indicates whether the component complies with the EU RoHS directive restricting hazardous substances. Buyers should verify this status for regulatory compliance and market access. Check the datasheet or certificate for exact compliance details.

Indicates whether the product contains substances of very high concern as per the REACH regulation. Buyers should verify this for compliance with EU environmental standards, especially when exporting to Europe. Check the manufacturer's declaration or datasheet for accurate SVHC status.

Indicates the floor life of a component before it must be baked prior to soldering. Higher levels require stricter handling and shorter exposure times. Verify the MSL rating in the datasheet to ensure proper storage and assembly conditions.

Export Control Classification Number assigned by the U.S. Commerce Department. It determines export licensing requirements for electronic components. Verify the ECCN against the manufacturer's datasheet or export compliance documentation before shipping internationally.