Fairchild Semiconductor FDC6329L Thermal Analysis Application Note

The document is about FDC6329L. It is a power MOSFET from Fairchild Semiconductor with high performance and reliability. It can operate at high temperature.


Fairchild Semiconductor FDC6329L Thermal Analysis Application Note - cover page
Brand
Fairchild
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
11
File format
PDF
File size
1.4 MB
Published
12 July, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
3052C3436A74D560EE594A3BD729E4D8

About this manual

This document presents SPICE simulation results for the FDC6329L, specifically analyzing dynamic waveforms and the relationship between voltage drop (Vdrop) and load current (IL). It also includes measured dynamic waveform data for the device. The text is primarily in English, with the title containing Chinese characters.

The document details the heat flow theory applied to power MOSFETs, explaining how junction temperature is elevated by current and how thermal limits are determined. It defines steady-state junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (RθJA) and junction-to-case thermal resistance (RθJC), discussing factors affecting these values such as mounting pad size, PCB material, and leadframe design. Additionally, it describes methods for measuring transient thermal resistance using the intrinsic diode voltage and K factor calibration.

What's inside

  • SPICE verification
  • Dynamic Waveforms
  • Heat Flow Theory
  • Thermal Resistance
  • Junction Temperature
  • Thermal Measurement
  • K Factor
  • Transient Thermal Resistance
  • Package Thermal Data
  • References

Specifications

Device TypePower MOSFET
Thermal Resistance FormulaRθJA = ( TJ - TA ) / P
K Factor Approximation2.2mV/°C
PCB Conductivity0.29 W/m-C

Frequently asked questions

What is the K factor for most Power MOSFET devices?

The K factor is approximately 2.2mV/°C for most Power MOSFET devices.

How is the steady-state junction-to-ambient thermal resistance defined?

It is defined as the ratio of the difference between junction temperature and ambient temperature to the power applied to the device.

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