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- Fairchild
- Model
- FQPF17N40
- Industry
- Industrial
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- Last added
- 2012-07-12
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Fairchild FQPF17N40 N-Channel MOSFET Datasheet
This document provides design specifications and electrical characteristics for the FQPF17N40, an N-Channel MOSFET produced using Fairchild's proprietary planar stripe DMOS technology. The device is optimized to minimize on-state resistance while providing superior switching performance and high energy pulse withstand capability in avalanche and commutation modes.
The datasheet details absolute maximum ratings, electrical characteristics including off and on states, dynamic parameters such as capacitance and gate charge, and typical characteristic curves for voltage, current, and temperature variations. It also includes package dimensions for the TO-220F case.
Fairchild FQPF17N40 specifications
| Drain-Source Voltage (V_DSS) | 400 V |
|---|---|
| Continuous Drain Current (I_D) at Tj=25°C | 9.5 A |
| Continuous Drain Current (I_D) at Tj=100°C | 6.0 A |
| Pulsed Drain Current (I_DM) | 38 A |
| Gate Threshold Voltage (V_GS(th)) | 3.0 - 5.0 V |
| Static Drain-Source On-Resistance (R_DS(on)) | 0.21 - 0.27 Ω |
| Input Capacitance (C_iss) | 1800 - 2300 pF |
| Total Gate Charge (Q_g) | 45 - 60 nC |
| Power Dissipation (P_D) at Tc=25°C | 56 W |
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Questions answered in these manuals
What is the maximum drain-source voltage of the FQPF17N40?
The maximum drain-source breakdown voltage is 400 V.
What package type does the FQPF17N40 use?
The device is packaged in a TO-220F case.
What is the maximum drain‑source voltage for the FQPF17N40?
The device is rated for a maximum drain‑source voltage of 400 V.
What continuous drain current can the FQPF17N40 handle at 25 °C?
It can conduct up to 9.5 A continuously at a case temperature of 25 °C.
What is the maximum drain‑source voltage for the FQPF17N40?
The device is rated for a maximum drain‑source voltage of 400 V.
What continuous drain current can the FQPF17N40 handle at 25 °C?
It can conduct up to 9.5 A continuously at a case temperature of 25 °C.
