30 V, 87 A N-channel — the low-voltage workhorse
The IRF3709ZPBF is an N-channel HEXFET power MOSFET from Infineon, rated at 30 V drain-source and 87 A switching current in a TO-220AB through-hole package.
At 21 A drain current with 10 V on the gate, the IRF3709ZPBF guarantees a maximum on-resistance of 6.3 mOhm. That translates to about 2.8 W conduction loss at 21 A — well within the 79 W power dissipation rating of the TO-220 package when properly heatsunk. The low Rds(on) also means the part can handle pulsed currents well above the 87 A continuous rating without exceeding the junction temperature ceiling.
Gate drive at 4.5 V — logic-level capable
With a maximum gate charge of 26 nC at 4.5 V, this MOSFET can be driven directly from a 5 V microcontroller output or a 3.3 V logic gate without a separate driver IC. The threshold voltage is specified at 2.25 V max at 250 µA, so it turns on hard with a 5 V gate signal. This simplifies the BOM for battery-powered or low-voltage control circuits.
Sourcing and lifecycle
No official second source or direct replacement is listed in the family, so confirm pin-compatibility with any alternative before substituting.
