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FDP8440 Rev. A6

January 2009

FDP8440

40V, 277A, 2.2m

Ω

Features

• Low Miller Charge

• UIS Capability (Single Pulse and Repetitive Pulse)

•RoHS Compliant

Application

• Automotive Engine Control

• Powertrain Management

• Motors, Solenoids

• Electronic Steering

• Integrated Starter/ Alternator

• Distributed Power Architectures and VRMs

• Primary Switch for 12V Systems

MOSFET Maximum Ratings

Thermal Characteristics

TO-220

FDP Series

G D S

D

G

S

Symbol

Parameter

Ratings

Units

Drain to Source Voltage

40

V

Gate to Source Voltage

±20

V

Drain Current

277*

196*

100

A

Drain Current

- Pulsed

(Note 1)

500

A

Single Pulsed Avalanche Energy

(Note 2)

1682

mJ

Power Dissipation

306

W

Operating and Storage Temperature Range

-55 to +175

Maximum Lead Temperature for Soldering Purpose,

1/8” from Case for 5 Seconds

300

Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case

0.49

Thermal Resistance, Case to Sink (Typ.)

0.5

Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient

62.5

*Calculated continuous current based on maximum allowable junction temperature. Package limitation current is 100A.