Gate charge and switching — what 29 nC buys you
The IRF7314TRPBF: Total gate charge at 4.5 V is 29 nC max. The 780 pF input capacitance at 15 V Vds gives a rough idea of the switching loss at higher frequencies; keep the gate drive impedance low to avoid slow turn-off in a hard-switched load.
Thermal budget in the SOIC-8
The 2 W package power limit is the real constraint, not the 5.3 A drain rating. The -55 to 150 °C operating range covers automotive under-hood and industrial environments.
