High-voltage N-channel MOSFET for power conversion
The STFW1N105K3: The 11 Ohm maximum on-resistance at 600 mA gate drive of 10 V keeps conduction losses manageable in high-voltage off-line power supplies, LED lighting drivers, and auxiliary converters where the primary-side switch sees rectified mains.
Key ratings for the BOM decision
The 1050 V Vdss rating provides margin above rectified mains rails and covers universal-input flyback converters with reflected voltage. The 1.4 A continuous current is sized for auxiliary windings and lower-power stages; the 20 W power dissipation ceiling at case temperature sets the thermal budget for the heatsink design. Gate charge of 13 nC at 10 V is modest, keeping driver losses low in switching frequencies up to 100 kHz. The ±30 V maximum gate-source voltage gives good noise immunity on the gate drive, but the recommended drive voltage for rated Rds(on) is 10 V.
