55 V, 42 A N-channel — the D-Pak workhorse for switching and load control
Gate charge and switching — 48 nC at 5 V
Total gate charge is 48 nC at 5 V. Input capacitance is 1700 pF at 25 V drain-source.
Thermal and temperature — 175°C junction, 110 W dissipation
In a D-Pak, the thermal path runs through the exposed tab to the PCB copper; a 1-inch-square copper pad on a 2-oz board gives roughly 50°C/W junction-to-ambient. Plan the copper area for your actual load current and ambient temperature.
