The T835T-8G-TR: The gate trigger current (Igt) is 35 mA maximum, and the gate trigger voltage (Vgt) is 1.3 V maximum. That is a standard drive level a small-signal transistor or an MCU GPIO through a current-limiting resistor can handle — no dedicated gate-driver IC needed. The 40 mA holding current (Ih) is on the higher side, which helps the device stay latched off once the gate signal is removed, reducing false turn-on risk from leakage currents in noisy environments. For designs driving low-current loads near the holding threshold, verify the load current exceeds Ih over the full operating range.
No end-of-life notice is on record. The base product number is T835, indicating this is the 8 A, 800 V variant in the family. For dual-sourcing or a higher-current option, the Snubberless™ series includes the T1235-600G (12 A, 600 V) in a through-hole package — verify the voltage and current derating for your application before substituting.