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Visitor II
April 20, 2022
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I have a question about SM6T15A . the temp-leakage graph.1. the leakage current in the datasheet is in nA. Although the table above talks about mA. 2. I heated the diode to 100 C and the leakage dropped, and on your graph it increases.

  • April 20, 2022
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    ST Employee
    April 20, 2022

    Dear,

    Values given in figure 9 are typical values. This is why they are smaller than values given in table 2, which are maximum values: current is measured at Vrm reverse voltage.

    Did you performed leakage current measurement when applying 12.8V (SM6T15A Vrm value) in reverse?

    Best regards.

    Fabrice.

    IKhod.1Author
    Visitor II
    April 20, 2022

    Yes, I tested. All leakage currents are normal. But when heated, it falls. And when cooled in sub-zero temperatures, it grows. I'm worried about how the leakage current will increase at -40 degrees. These diodes are on the signal wires of the fire alarm.

    ST Employee
    April 25, 2022

    Dear,

    The leakage current we measured at -40 °C (pay attention to not have frost) is lower than the one at +25 °C, and it increases for temperature higher than +25°C, as shown by the figure 9.

    To perform this measurement we use, for example, a SMU (Source Measure Unit): voltage is set at 12.8V, and leakage current is measured.

    Best regards

    Fabrice.

    IKhod.1Author
    Visitor II
    April 25, 2022

    Thanks Fabrice.

    It was expected. Unfortunately, my diode behaves differently, and I now doubt its authenticity. Thanks again for your reply.