The STF40N65M2 is an STMicroelectronics N-channel power MOSFET from the MDmesh™ M2 series, built on a planar technology that balances on-resistance and switching losses for hard-switched topologies. The TO-220FP full-pack package isolates the tab electrically, so no insulating pad or washer is needed against the heatsink — a BOM simplification for single-ended designs.
99 mOhm Rds(on) and 56.5 nC gate charge — sizing the drive and the heatsink
At 10 A load, expect roughly 9.9 W conduction loss at 25 °C junction; the 25 W package dissipation limit means the designer must derate for ambient temperature and switching losses.
