International Rectifier (IR) Introduces Breakthrough 160A Q101-Qualified MOSFET in D2Pak for Heavy-Duty Automotive Applications

September 8, 2004 - International Rectifier (IR) announced the Q101-qualified IRF2804S-7P, a 40V, 1.6mOhm HEXFET® power MOSFET rated at 160A in a D2Pak outline. This specification makes the IRF2804S-7P ideal for heavy-duty, high-current automotive applications such as electronic power steering (EPS), 14V integrated starter alternator (ISA) systems and advanced alternator active rectification.

A standard three-lead D2Pak is limited to 75A to 100A, depending on lead cross-section and manufacturer's specification method. However, International Rectifier's new device has seven leads. The additional leads allow a larger wire-bond area, reducing die-free package resistance, enabling a device on-resistance specification of 1.6mOhm max at 25°C.

The IRF2804S-7P is an ideal replacement for multiple D2Pak devices well as larger through-hole package devices. In addition, repetitive avalanche (Ear) is characterized on the data sheet and guaranteed up to maximum junction temperature (Tj-max), especially useful for automotive applications.

Part Number	Package	VDS	RDS(on)	ID, max.	Rth	Typ RDS(on) Temp Coeff.	Gate	Qual. Level
IRF2804S-7P	D2Pak-7	40V	1.6mOhms	160A(1)	0.50°C/W	1.80	Std	Q101
Notes: (1) Package-limited

Technical Information
Application Note AN-1005, "Power MOSFET Avalanche Design Guidelines".

Availability and Pricing
The IRF2804S-7P is available immediately. Pricing is US $2.85 each in 10,000-unit quantities.