With a typical gate charge of 17.2 nC at 10 V, this device switches fast with a modest gate driver — a key advantage when driving from a PWM controller with limited output current. The input capacitance measures 373 pF at 100 V drain-source, keeping the drive losses low in hard-switched topologies.
Thermal and mounting reality
The PG-TO220-FP (Full Pack) package isolates the backside tab electrically, so the device can be bolted directly to a grounded chassis or heatsink without a mica washer. In practice, continuous operation above 2 A to 3 A will need a heatsink sized to keep the junction within limits.
Infineon has scheduled the end of production; remaining stock is finite and being drawn down through distribution. For new designs, a current-production CoolMOS alternative should be qualified.
