Through-hole TO-251 — assembly and field-service fit
The PG-TO251-3-345 (IPak) package has three short leads and a tab for heatsinking. It mounts through a single hole in the PCB, soldered on the opposite side. The tab is the drain connection. For manual assembly or rework in a repair depot, this package is easier to handle than a surface-mount DPAK. The 34 W dissipation rating assumes the tab is soldered to a copper area or bolted to a heatsink — free-air operation derates significantly.
Active lifecycle — no LTB pressure for new BOMs
The IPU50R950CEBTMA1 carries an active product status on the Infineon line card. There is no last-time-buy notice or NRND flag. For a BOM freeze, this part can be specified without an imminent end-of-life risk. The CoolMOS CE series is a mature, volume-driven platform, so supply continuity is stable through distribution.
