800 V N-channel MOSFET in TO-220 — the MDmesh K5 workhorse
The STP10N80K5 is an 800 V N-channel power MOSFET from STMicroelectronics' MDmesh K5 series, housed in a TO-220-3 through-hole package.
Paired with a 22 nC gate charge, the STP10N80K5 offers a balanced figure of merit for conduction and switching loss. In a 100 W flyback running at 65 kHz, the lower Qg reduces driver dissipation compared to older-generation 800 V parts with similar Rds(on). The 10 V drive requirement means a standard gate-driver IC or bootstrap supply works without level shifting.
Package and mounting — TO-220 with through-hole leads
The TO-220-3 package is a through-hole form factor with a metal tab for heatsink attachment. The tab is electrically common with the drain. The three-lead body fits a 2.54 mm pitch footprint common across TO-220 devices, simplifying layout reuse from an existing 800 V MOSFET design.
