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IRFZ44N

Power MOSFET

The IRFZ44N is a power mosfet from Infineon Technologies. View the full IRFZ44N datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official IRFZ44N datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Category

MOSFETs

Package

TO-220AB

IRFZ44N Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Drain-to-Source Breakdown Voltage (V_GS = 0V, I_D = 250μA)55 V
Static Drain-to-Source On-Resistance (V_GS = 10V, I_D = 25A)17.5 mΩ
Gate Threshold Voltage (V_DS = V_GS, I_D = 250μA)2.0 V (min) to 4.0 V (max)
Drain-to-Source Leakage Current (V_DS = 55V, V_GS = 0V)25 μA (max)
Total Gate Charge (I_D = 25A)63 nC (max)
Turn-On Delay Time (V_DD = 28V, I_D = 25A, R_G = 12Ω, V_GS = 10V)12 ns (typ)
Input Capacitance (V_GS = 0V, V_DS = 25V, ƒ = 1.0MHz)1470 pF (typ)
Continuous Source Current (Body Diode)49 A (max)

IRFZ44N Overview

Part: IRFZ44NPbF from International Rectifier

Type: HEXFET® Power MOSFET

Description: A 55V, 49A HEXFET® Power MOSFET with an on-resistance of 17.5 mΩ, featuring advanced process technology, fast switching, and a 175°C operating temperature.

Operating Conditions:

  • Drain-to-Source Voltage: Up to 55V
  • Gate-to-Source Voltage: ±20V
  • Operating temperature: -55 to +175 °C

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max Drain-to-Source Voltage: 55 V
  • Max continuous Drain Current (T_C = 25°C, V_GS @10V): 49 A
  • Max Gate-to-Source Voltage: ±20 V
  • Max Power Dissipation (T_C = 25°C): 94 W
  • Max Operating Junction and Storage Temperature: +175 °C

Key Specs:

  • Drain-to-Source Breakdown Voltage (V_GS = 0V, I_D = 250μA): 55 V
  • Static Drain-to-Source On-Resistance (V_GS = 10V, I_D = 25A): 17.5 mΩ
  • Gate Threshold Voltage (V_DS = V_GS, I_D = 250μA): 2.0 V (min) to 4.0 V (max)
  • Drain-to-Source Leakage Current (V_DS = 55V, V_GS = 0V): 25 μA (max)
  • Total Gate Charge (I_D = 25A): 63 nC (max)
  • Turn-On Delay Time (V_DD = 28V, I_D = 25A, R_G = 12Ω, V_GS = 10V): 12 ns (typ)
  • Input Capacitance (V_GS = 0V, V_DS = 25V, ƒ = 1.0MHz): 1470 pF (typ)
  • Continuous Source Current (Body Diode): 49 A (max)

Features:

  • Advanced Process Technology
  • Ultra Low On-Resistance
  • Dynamic dv/dt Rating
  • 175°C Operating Temperature
  • Fast Switching
  • Fully Avalanche Rated
  • Lead-Free

Applications:

Package:

  • TO-220

IRFZ44N Pin Configuration

IRFZ44N TO-220AB Pinout

Pin NumberPin NameTypeDescription
1GIGate
2DODrain
3SOSource

Notes

  • Package: TO-220AB (3-pin through-hole power package)
  • Pin 2 (D): Connected to the metal tab/case for improved thermal contact
  • This is an N-channel MOSFET with an integral body diode (Source-Drain diode)
  • The device is fully avalanche rated with a 55V drain-source breakdown voltage and 17.5mΩ on-resistance at VGS = 10V, ID = 25A

IRFZ44N Electrical Characteristics

ParameterMin.Typ.Max.UnitsConditions
V (BR)DSSDrain-to-Source Breakdown Voltage55------VV GS = 0V, I D = 250μA
∆ V (BR)DSS / ∆ T JBreakdown Voltage Temp. Coefficient---0.058---V/°CReference to 25°C, I D = 1mA
R DS(on)Static Drain-to-Source On-Resistance------17.5m ΩV GS = 10V, I D = 25A
V GS(th)Gate Threshold Voltage2.0---4.0VV DS = V GS , I D = 250μA
g fsForward Transconductance19------SV DS = 25V, I D = 25A
I DSSDrain-to-Source Leakage Current------25μAV DS = 55V, V GS = 0V
Drain-to-Source Leakage Current------250μAV DS = 44V, V GS = 0V, T J = 150°C
I GSSGate-to-Source Forward Leakage------100nAV GS = 20V
I GSSGate-to-Source Reverse Leakage-------100nAV GS = -20V
Q gTotal Gate Charge------63nCI D = 25A
Q gsGate-to-Source Charge------14nCV DS = 44V
Q gdGate-to-Drain ("Miller") Charge------23nCV GS = 10V, See Fig. 6 and 13
t d(on)Turn-On Delay Time---12---nsV DD = 28V
t rRise Time---60---nsI D = 25A
t d(off)Turn-Off Delay Time---44---nsR G = 12 Ω
t fFall Time---45---nHV GS = 10V, See Fig. 10
L DInternal Drain Inductance---4.5---Between lead, 6mm (0.25in.) G
L SInternal Source Inductance---7.5---from package and center of die contact
C issInput Capacitance---1470---pFV GS = 0V = 25V
C ossOutput Capacitance---360---pFV DS
C rssReverse Transfer Capacitance---88---ƒ = 1.0MHz, See Fig. 5
E ASSingle Pulse Avalanche Energy---530150mJI AS = 25A, L = 0.47mH

IRFZ44N Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMax.Units
I D @T C = 25°CContinuous Drain Current, V GS @10V49A
I D @T C = 100°CContinuous Drain Current, V GS @10V35A
I DMPulsed Drain Current160A
P D @T C = 25°CPower Dissipation94W
Linear Derating Factor0.63W/°C
V GSGate-to-Source Voltage± 20V
I ARAvalanche Current25A
E ARRepetitive Avalanche Energy9.4mJ
dv/dtPeak Diode Recovery dv/dt5.0V/ns
T J TOperating Junction and-55 to + 175°C
STGStorage Temperature Range°C
Soldering Temperature, for 10 seconds300 (1.6mm from case )°C
Mounting torque, 6-32 or M3 srew10 lbf•in (1.1N•m)

IRFZ44N Thermal Information

ParameterTyp.Max.Units
R θ JCJunction-to-Case---1.5
R θ CSCase-to-Sink, Flat, Greased Surface0.50---°C/W
R θ JAJunction-to-Ambient---62

RDS(on) = 17.5m Ω

ID = 49A

IRFZ44N Package Information

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

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