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Electrical ratings

Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings (at TC = 25 °C unless otherwise specified)

Symbol

Parameter

Value

Unit

VDS

Drain-source voltage

100

V

VGS

Gate-source voltage

±20

V

ID(1)

Drain current (continuous) at TC = 25 °C

125

A

Drain current (continuous) at TC = 100 °C

88

IDM(1)(2)(3)

Drain current (pulsed), tP = 10 µs

500

A

PTOT

Total power dissipation at TC = 25 °C

150

W

IAS

Single pulse avalanche current (pulse width limited by maximum junction temperature)

60

A

EAS

Single pulse avalanche energy (starting Tj = 25 °C, ID = 60 A, RGmin = 25 Ω)

140

mJ

TJ

Operating junction temperature range

-55 to 175

°C

Tstg

Storage temperature range

°C

1. The value is relevant to RthJC. Current limitations will come from the operative conditions, such as temperature and

thermalresistance of the PCB.

2. Pulse width is limited by safe operating area.

3. Specified by design, not tested in production.

Table 2. Thermal data

Symbol

Parameter

Value

Unit

RthJA(1)

Thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient (on 2s2p FR-4 board vertical in still area)

24

°C/W

RthJC

Thermal resistance, junction-to-case

1.0

°C/W

1. Defined according to JEDEC standards (JESD51-5, -7).

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Electrical ratings

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