Switching and drive — what the gate charge and capacitance tell you
The IPD050N10N5ATMA1: Input capacitance of 4700 pF at 50 V Vds and 64 nC gate charge at 10 V set the switching loss profile. The drive voltage range for minimum Rds(on) is 10 V; 6 V is the minimum recommended for the 5 mOhm rating.
Package and mounting
The PG-TO252-3 (DPak) is a surface-mount package with a large exposed tab for thermal transfer. The 150 W power dissipation rating at case temperature assumes that tab is soldered to a sufficient copper area — typically at least 2-3 square inches of 2 oz copper on a four-layer board. The tab is the drain connection, so the PCB layout must handle that node as a high-current, high-voltage plane.
Lifecycle and compliance
The IPD050N10N5ATMA1 is listed as Active in production with ROHS3 compliance. The ROHS3 status covers the full substance restriction, including the four phthalates.
