P-channel load switch for 30 V rails
The UPA2738GR-E1-AX: Gate charge is 37 nC at 10 V; input capacitance is 1450 pF at 10 V drain bias.
Sizing the gate drive and thermal budget
At 4.5 V the on-resistance is higher than the 15 mOhm at 10 V. Maximum power dissipation is 2.5 W at 25 °C ambient, derated to zero at the 150 °C junction limit. In a 10 A continuous application at 15 mOhm the I²R loss is 1.5 W, leaving 1 W of headroom for ambient temperature rise and PCB copper area. The SOIC-8 (8-SOP) package relies on the board copper for heat spreading — a 1-inch² pad under the drain tabs is typical.
