Fairchild FQAF17N40 MOSFET Datasheet

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Brand
Fairchild
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
8
File format
PDF
File size
676 KB
Published
12 April, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
B5942BE4FB8EDAAB48C976345BEFA4B3

About this manual

The FQAF17N40 is a 400 V N‑Channel enhancement‑mode power MOSFET built with Fairchild's planar stripe DMOS technology. It offers low gate charge, low output capacitance, fast switching, and 100 % avalanche capability, making it suitable for high‑efficiency switch‑mode power supplies and lamp ballasts.

The document lists absolute maximum ratings, detailed electrical characteristics (drain current, breakdown voltage, capacitances, gate charge), thermal parameters, and the TO‑3PF package dimensions. It also includes trademark, disclaimer, and product status information.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Typical Characteristics
  • Thermal Characteristics
  • Package Dimensions
  • Trademark and Disclaimer

Specifications

Drain‑Source Voltage (V_DSS)400 V
Continuous Drain Current (I_D) at 25 °C12.2 A
Pulsed Drain Current (I_D) (Note 1)48.8 A
Power Dissipation (P_D) at 25 °C100 W
Junction‑to‑Case Thermal Resistance (RθJC)1.25 °C·W

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum drain‑source voltage for the FQAF17N40?

The maximum drain‑source voltage is 400 V.

What continuous drain current can the FQAF17N40 handle at 25 °C?

It can handle a continuous drain current of 12.2 A at 25 °C.

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