Key Specs

SpecValueConditionSource
average_forward_current_typ30 AtypDatasheet
avg_gate_power_dissipation0.5 WDatasheet
case_temperature_max150 °CmaxDatasheet
case_temperature_min-40 °CminDatasheet
case_temperature_typ25 °CtypDatasheet
critical_rate_of_rise_of_current_typ150 A/μstypDatasheet
critical_rate_of_rise_of_voltage_typ500 V/μstypDatasheet
forward_voltage_drop_max1.59 VmaxDatasheet
forward_voltage_drop_max_125_c1.65 VmaxDatasheet
forward_voltage_drop_min1.27 VminDatasheet
forward_voltage_drop_typ1.30 VtypDatasheet
gate_controlled_delay_time_maxnullmaxDatasheet
gate_controlled_delay_time_min2 µsminDatasheet
gate_controlled_delay_time_typnulltypDatasheet
gate_trigger_current_max50 mAmaxDatasheet
gate_trigger_current_typ30 mAtypDatasheet
gate_trigger_voltage_max1.6 VmaxDatasheet
gate_trigger_voltage_min6 VminDatasheet
gate_trigger_voltage_typ1.3 VtypDatasheet
holding_current_maxnullmaxDatasheet
holding_current_min105 mAminDatasheet
holding_current_typnulltypDatasheet
i2t_value_typ450 A²stypDatasheet
input_voltage_max53.5 VmaxDatasheet
input_voltage_min18.3 VminDatasheet
input_voltage_typ21.0 VtypDatasheet
junction_capacitance_typ13 pFtypDatasheet
junction_to_case_resistance_max100 mΩmaxDatasheet
junction_to_case_resistance_min1 mΩminDatasheet
junction_to_case_resistance_typ10 mΩtypDatasheet
latching_current_maxnullmaxDatasheet
latching_current_min115 mAminDatasheet
latching_current_typnulltypDatasheet
max_forward_surge_current_max_150_c255 AmaxDatasheet
max_forward_surge_current_typ300 AmaxDatasheet
max_gate_power_dissipation_typ10 WtypDatasheet
non_trigger_voltage_max0.2 VmaxDatasheet
non_trigger_voltage_min⅔ VminDatasheet
non_trigger_voltage_typnulltypDatasheet
operation_temperature_max150 °CmaxDatasheet
operation_temperature_min-40 °CminDatasheet
operation_temperature_typ125 °CtypDatasheet
output_current_max10 AmaxDatasheet
output_current_min2 AminDatasheet
output_current_typ4 AtypDatasheet
reverse_current_max2 mAmaxDatasheet
reverse_current_typ10 μAtypDatasheet
rms_current_per_terminal_maxnullmaxDatasheet
rms_current_per_terminal_min35 AminDatasheet
rms_current_per_terminal_typnulltypDatasheet
rms_forward_current47 ADatasheet
slope_resistance13.2 mΩDatasheet
slope_resistance_maxnullmaxDatasheet
slope_resistance_min10 mΩminDatasheet
slope_resistance_typnulltypDatasheet
storage_temperature_max150 °CmaxDatasheet
storage_temperature_min-40 °CminDatasheet
storage_temperature_typ150 °CtypDatasheet
switching_frequency_max50 HzmaxDatasheet
switching_frequency_min50 HzminDatasheet
switching_frequency_typ50 HztypDatasheet
thermal_impedance_max10 K/WmaxDatasheet
thermal_impedance_min0.02 K/WminDatasheet
thermal_impedance_typ1 K/WtypDatasheet
thermal_resistance_case_to_heatsink0.25 K/WDatasheet
thermal_resistance_junction_to_case0.5 K/WDatasheet
threshold_voltage_maxnullmaxDatasheet
threshold_voltage_min0.86 VminDatasheet
threshold_voltage_typ0.86 VtypDatasheet
total_power_dissipation_typ250 WtypDatasheet
turn_off_time_maxnullmaxDatasheet
turn_off_time_min150 µsminDatasheet
turn_off_time_typnulltypDatasheet
virtual_junction_temperature_max150 °CmaxDatasheet
virtual_junction_temperature_min-40 °CminDatasheet
virtual_junction_temperature_typ150 °CtypDatasheet
voltage_max_non_repetitive_reverse_forward_blocking1300 VmaxDatasheet
voltage_max_repetitive_reverse_forward_blocking1200 VmaxDatasheet
weight_maxnullmaxDatasheet
weight_min1.5 gminDatasheet
weight_typnulltypDatasheet

When To Use

  1. 1200 V DC bus → 30 A average load: The 1200 V repetitive blocking voltage max comfortably supports high-voltage industrial bus rails, while the 30 A average forward current rating matches typical medium-power loads without thermal overstress. Using a lower voltage-rated part risks avalanche breakdown under surges, causing device destruction.

  2. 50 Hz line-frequency switching applications: The specified max switching frequency of 50 Hz aligns with AC line-commutated or slow chopper circuits, avoiding timing errors or excessive switching losses. Higher-frequency parts would waste power and increase EMI in this scenario.

  3. High surge current environments, e.g., motor start-up: The typical max forward surge current of 300 A at 150 °C ensures the device survives startup inrush without latch-up or permanent damage. Using a part with lower surge rating would cause immediate failure from excessive transient currents.

When Not To Use

  1. Buck regulator switching at > 500 kHz: The max switching frequency rating of 50 Hz disqualifies this part. Use a high-frequency buck controller instead to handle fast transitions and minimize switching losses.

  2. Output current > 30 A continuous: The 30 A average forward current limit restricts heavy loads. For higher current demands, use a multi-phase buck controller to distribute load and avoid thermal runaway.

  3. Very low dropout voltage and noise-sensitive analog supplies: The forward voltage drop max of 1.65 V at 125 °C is too high for low dropout applications. An LDO regulator is better suited for low noise and low voltage differential scenarios.

Application Notes

  • The switching node (SW) must be routed with minimal loop area to reduce EMI spikes given the 500 V/μs critical dV/dt rating; place the device close to the load and minimize parasitic inductances.

  • Gate terminal requires a drive current pulse of up to 50 mA (max) and voltage between 1.3 V (typ) and 1.6 V (max); ensure gate driver circuitry can source this reliably to avoid incomplete triggering and shoot-through.

  • Pins connected to the gate input are noise-sensitive; guard routing or shielding is recommended to prevent false triggering caused by high dI/dt of 150 A/μs.

  • Ensure the thermal interface between junction and case maintains resistance near 10 mΩ typical to prevent junction temperature rise beyond 150 °C max; use appropriate thermal interface materials and heatsink with ≤ 0.25 K/W case-to-heatsink resistance.

  • The turn-off time minimum of 150 μs requires timing considerations in control logic to avoid unintended conduction overlap or device stress in high-frequency switching.

Gotchas

  1. [Mistake]: Driving gate voltage below 1.3 V typical threshold but above 0.86 V min threshold without sufficient current.
    What happens: Device partially turns on causing high conduction losses and excessive heat dissipation leading to thermal runaway.
    Fix: Provide gate drive voltage ≥ 1.3 V and gate current up to 50 mA max during triggering.

  2. [Mistake]: Ignoring the 150 µs minimum turn-off time in rapid switching cycles.
    What happens: Device fails to fully turn off before next trigger, causing shoot-through current and possible latch-up.
    Fix: Implement control logic ensuring at least 150 µs off-time between gate pulses.

  3. [Mistake]: Operating device continuously above 30 A average forward current rating.
    What happens: Device overheats due to junction-to-case thermal resistance, leading to junction temperature exceeding 150 °C max and permanent damage.
    Fix: Design for load currents ≤ 30 A average and verify thermal dissipation with proper heatsinking.

  4. [Mistake]: Using device in applications with switching frequency above 50 Hz.
    What happens: Increased switching losses and device stress cause premature failure or thermal shutdown.
    Fix: Limit switching frequency to 50 Hz max or choose a suitable high-frequency controller.