N-channel 55 V logic-level MOSFET for automotive and industrial switching
The Infineon AUIRLZ44ZL is an N-channel logic-level power MOSFET in the HEXFET series, rated at 55 V drain-source breakdown and 51 A continuous drain current, housed in a TO-220AB through-hole package. It is AEC-Q101 qualified, making it suited for automotive powertrain, transmission control, and electric power-steering applications where junction temperatures can reach 175 °C. The 13.5 mΩ maximum on-resistance at 31 A and 10 V gate drive keeps conduction losses low in high-current paths like solenoid drivers, DC-DC converters, and motor pre-drive stages. Gate charge is 36 nC at 5 V, which means a modest gate driver can switch this part at moderate frequencies without excessive drive power. The maximum gate-source voltage is ±16 V — exceeding that during overshoot or ringing damages the oxide; ensure the drive circuit clamps within that window.
Active lifecycle — no last-time-buy pressure
The manufacturer lists the AUIRLZ44ZL as Active (current production). Because it is a current-production automotive-grade MOSFET, date-code freshness and full AEC-Q101 traceability are expected from authorized supply. Any surplus stock surfacing far outside the normal production window should be verified for counterfeit risk.
What the key ratings mean for the BOM
The 36 nC gate charge at 5 V is low enough that a standard gate driver IC can switch this MOSFET, keeping switching losses manageable.
