Description
The STTH16BC065C is a specific rectification diode used in continuous mode power factor correction working in the BC2topology. This diode has been specially designed for the dedicated BC2 topology. Its electrical characteristics were specifically studied to optimize the cost/performance ratio. As a result, SMPS efficiency improvements of up to 2.5% (comparable with topologies using SiC) can be achieved at an optimized cost.

Features
■ high voltage rectifier
■ optimized diode for BC2 topology (ST patent)
■ low switching losses
■ improves efficiency by up to 2.5% compared to a conventional continuous mode PFC using standard ultrafast 600 V PN diodes
■ efficiency performance similar to traditional topologies using 600 V Schottky power diodes with no reverse recovery charges used in CCM PFC
■ provides a cost-effective solution to meet the 80+ efficiency requirements
■ supports PFC working up to 300 kHz
■ suitable for PFC up to 1 kW
■ compatible with standard PFC controller ICs