STGW20NC60VD STMicroelectronics Transistor IGBT (Transistor Outline, Vertical) In Stock
STMicroelectronics STGW20NC60VD is an ultra-fast N-channel IGBT rated at 600 V collector-emitter voltage and 60 A collector current with a built-in anti-parallel diode, housed in a 3-pin TO-247 through-hole package. Designed for high-frequency inverter and motor drive switching applications.
- Manufacturer
- STMicroelectronics
- Package
- Transistor Outline, Vertical
- Pin Count
- 3
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- STGW20NC60VD Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Transistor IGBT
- Price
- From $1.4000(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 150.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 600 V collector-emitter breakdown voltage for high-voltage switching
- 60 A maximum collector current for medium-power motor drives
- Ultra-fast switching optimized for high-frequency PWM operation
- Integrated built-in anti-parallel diode for flyback current handling
- Gate-emitter threshold voltage max 5.75 V for reliable drive
- TO-247 through-hole package for effective heatsink mounting
Applications
The STGW20NC60VD is used in single-phase and three-phase inverter stages for motor drives, UPS systems, and solar inverters operating from 400 V DC bus rails where a 600 V / 60 A IGBT with integrated diode simplifies the half-bridge switch cell design. It also suits induction heating power stages and welding inverters that require ultra-fast switching at 10 kHz to 50 kHz to minimize switching losses.
Specifications
| Factory Lead Time | 14Weeks |
| YTEOL | 5.25 |
| Additional Feature | ULTRA FAST |
| Collector Current-Max (IC) | 60A |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage-Max | 600V |
| Configuration | SINGLE WITH BUILT-IN DIODE |
| Gate-Emitter Thr Voltage-Max | 5.75V |
| Gate-Emitter Voltage-Max | 20V |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-247 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PSFM-T3 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Elements | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | FLANGE MOUNT |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Polarity/Channel Type | N-CHANNEL |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | 200W |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Position | SINGLE |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Transistor Application | POWER CONTROL |
| Transistor Element Material | SILICON |
| Turn-off Time-Nom (toff) | 280ns |
| Turn-on Time-Nom (ton) | 42.5ns |
| Package | Transistor Outline, Vertical |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| Country of Origin | Mainland China |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key voltage and current ratings of the STGW20NC60VD for inverter design?
The STGW20NC60VD is rated for 600 V collector-emitter voltage and 60 A maximum collector current, making it suitable for inverter H-bridge legs powered from a 400 V DC bus. With gate-emitter voltage limited to 20 V maximum, standard 15 V gate drive circuits are directly compatible and maintain safe operating margins.
How does the built-in anti-parallel diode benefit half-bridge inverter circuits?
The integrated anti-parallel diode conducts the freewheeling current during the dead-time interval when both switches are off, eliminating the need for an external discrete diode in the half-bridge cell. This reduces component count, minimizes PCB parasitic inductance, and improves switching speed since the co-packaged diode has shorter lead lengths than an external device mounted separately on a 400 V to 600 V inverter board.
At what switching frequencies can the STGW20NC60VD operate efficiently?
Labeled as ultra-fast, the STGW20NC60VD is optimized for PWM switching at frequencies from 10 kHz to 50 kHz. At 20 kHz — a common motor-drive carrier frequency for minimizing acoustic noise — its fast turn-off time reduces tail current losses, keeping overall inverter efficiency above 97% in typical 3 kW to 10 kW motor control applications.
What is the significance of the TO-247 package for thermal management in a motor drive?
The TO-247 through-hole package provides a large metal tab with a standardized hole pattern compatible with TO-247 heatsink clips and M3 screws. With a junction-to-case thermal resistance typically around 0.5°C/W to 0.8°C/W, a modest heatsink can keep the junction below 150°C even at 60 A continuous current, simplifying thermal design in 5 kW to 15 kW motor drive enclosures.
When should an engineer choose STGW20NC60VD over a MOSFET for a 400 V inverter?
IGBTs like the STGW20NC60VD are preferred over MOSFETs at 400 V bus voltages because their on-state voltage drop (Vce(sat)) is typically lower than a similarly-rated 600 V MOSFET's Rds(on)-based conduction loss at currents above 20 A. For motor drives switching at 10 kHz to 20 kHz with 30 A to 60 A RMS phase currents, the IGBT's conduction advantage reduces thermal stress and heatsink size compared to equivalently priced 600 V super-junction MOSFETs.
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