IRF520 N-channel Power MOSFET

Specifications

Product Overview

The Vishay IRF520 is a single N-channel power MOSFET categorized for Power_Management use and packaged in TO-220AB. Its absolute maximum ratings define a 100 V drain-source voltage, ±20 V gate-source voltage, and 60 W maximum power dissipation at TC=25°C. Continuous drain current is specified as 9.2 A at TC=25°C and 6.5 A at TC=100°C with VGS=10 V, while pulsed drain current is rated at 37 A under repetitive pulse conditions limited by maximum junction temperature.

Key electrical limits include a minimum 100 V drain-source breakdown voltage at VGS=0 V and ID=250 µA, gate-source threshold voltage from 2.0 V to 4.0 V, and maximum 0.27 Ω drain-source on-state resistance at VGS=10 V and ID=5.5 A. Dynamic data includes 360 pF typical input capacitance, 16 nC maximum total gate charge, and typical switching timings of 8.8 ns turn-on delay, 30 ns rise time, 19 ns turn-off delay, and 20 ns fall time.

Thermal and assembly data include maximum 2.5°C/W junction-to-case thermal resistance, maximum 62°C/W junction-to-ambient thermal resistance, 300°C soldering peak temperature for 10 s at 1.6 mm from the case, and 10 lbf·in or 1.1 N·m mounting torque with a 6-32 or M3 screw.

Key Features

• 100 V drain-source voltage absolute maximum rating
• ±20 V gate-source voltage absolute maximum rating
• 9.2 A continuous drain current at TC=25°C
• 37 A pulsed drain current repetitive rating
• 60 W maximum power dissipation at TC=25°C
• Max 0.27 Ω drain-source on-state resistance
• Max 16 nC total gate charge
• Typ 360 pF input capacitance at 1 MHz
• -55 to +175°C operating junction temperature range
• TO-220AB package with 1.1 N·m mounting torque

Typical Applications

• Power switching circuits
• MOSFET gate-driven loads
• Pulsed drain current circuits
• Avalanche-rated switching stages
• Body diode conduction paths
• TO-220AB mounted power assemblies
• High-temperature power designs

Procurement Notes

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