Gate drive is specified at 10 V for the minimum Rds(on); at lower gate voltages the on-resistance rises, so check the gate-charge curve if your driver swings 5 V or less.
DPAK package and thermal design
The DPAK (TO-252) surface-mount package has an exposed metal tab that carries most of the 60 W maximum power dissipation.
Lifecycle status: obsolete — sourcing reality
Designers evaluating a substitute should look for a P-Channel MOSFET in DPAK with 30 V Vdss, 49 A Id, and AEC-Q101 qualification, noting that the gate drive and Rds(on) characteristics will need to match the application's switching and thermal budget.
