MSF8N50 500V N-Channel MOSFET Description The MSF8N50 is a N-channel enhancement-mode MOSFET , providing the designer with the best combination of fast switching, ruggedized device design, low on-resistance and cost effectiveness. The TO-220F package is universally preferred for all commercial-industrial applications Features • BVDSS=550V typically @ Tj=150°C • Low On Resistance • Simple Drive Requirement • Low Gate Charge • Fast Switching Characteristic • RoHS compliant package Application • Ballast • Inverter Packing & Order Information 50/Tube ; 1,000/Box Graphic symbol MAXIMUM RATINGS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Absolute Maximum Ratings (Tc=25°C unless otherwise noted) Symbol Parameter Value Unit VDSS Drain-Source Voltage 500 V VGS Gate-Source Voltage ±30 V Drain Current -Continuous (TC=25°C) 8 A Drain Current -Continuous (TC=100°C) 4.8 A IDM Drain Current Pulsed 32 A EAS Single Pulsed Avalanche Energy 288 mJ EAR Repetitive Avalanche Energy 12.5 mJ ID Publication Order Number: [MSF8N50] © Bruckewell Technology Corporation Rev. A -2014 MSF8N50 500V N-Channel MOSFET Absolute Maximum Ratings (Tc=25°C unless otherwise noted) Symbol Parameter PD TJ,TSTG Value Unit Power Dissipation (TC = 25 °C) 44 W Power Dissipation (TC = 100 °C) 0.35 W/°C -55 to +150 °C Operating and Storage Temperature Range Note: 1. Pulse width limited by maximum junction temperature 2. Duty cycle ≤ 1% Thermal characteristics (Tc=25°C unless otherwise noted) Symbol Parameter Max. Rthjc Maximum Junction-to-Case 2.8 RθJA Maximum Junction-to-Ambient 62.5 Units °C/W Static Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ. Max. Units 2.0 -- 4.0 V -- 0.7 0.85 Ω 500 -- -- V -- 0.5 -- V/°C -- -- -- -- ±100 nA Min Typ. Max. Units -- 25 33 nC -- 4 5 nC Qgd -- 10 13 nC td(on) -- 15 30 ns VGS VDS = VGS, ID = 250μA *RDS(ON) VGS = 10 V , ID = 4 A BVDSS VGS = 0 V , ID = 250μA △BVDSS /△TJ ID = 250μA, Referenced to 25°C IDSS IGSS VDS = 500 V , VGS = 0 V VDS = 400 V , VGS = 0 V , Tj= 125°C VDS = ±30 Dynamic Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Qg Qgs VDS = 400 V,ID = 8 A, VGS = 10 V 1 10 uA tr VDD = 250 V, ID = 8 A, -- 25 50 ns td(off) RG = 25 Ω -- 60 120 ns -- 25 50 ns -- 850 1105 pF -- 150 195 pF -- 20 26 pF tf CISS COSS VDS = 25 V, VGS = 0 V, f = 1.0MHz CRSS Publication Order Number: [MSF8N50] © Bruckewell Technology Corporation Rev. A -2014 MSF8N50 500V N-Channel MOSFET Source-Drain Diode Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ. Max. IS -- -- 8 ISM -- -- 32 -- -- 1.5 V -- 310 -- ns -- 2.3 -- nC VSD trr Qrr Units A IF = IS , VGS = 0 IF = IS , dIF/dt=100A/μs *Pulse Test : Pulse Width ≤300μs, Duty Cycle≤2% Publication Order Number: [MSF8N50] © Bruckewell Technology Corporation Rev. A -2014 MSF8N50 500V N-Channel MOSFET ■Characteristics Curve FIG.1-ON REGION CHARACTERISTICS FIG.2-TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS FIG.3-ON RESISTANCE VARIATION VS DRAIN FIG.4-BODY DIODE FORWARD VOLTAGE VARIATION CURRENT AND GATE VOLTAGE WITH SOURCE CURRENT AND TEMPERATURE FIG.5-CAPACITANCE CHARACTERISTICS FIG.6-GATE CHARGE CHARACTERISTICS Publication Order Number: [MSF8N50] © Bruckewell Technology Corporation Rev. A -2014 MSF8N50 500V N-Channel MOSFET ■Characteristics Curve FIG.7-BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE VARIATION VS TEMPERATURE FIG.8-ON-RESISTANCE VARIATION VS TEMPERATURE FIG.9-MAXIMUM SAFE OPERATING AREA FIG.10-MAXIMUM DRAIN CURRENT VS CASE TEMPERATURE FIG.11-TRANSIENT THERMAL RESPONSE CURVE Publication Order Number: [MSF8N50] © Bruckewell Technology Corporation Rev. A -2014 MSF8N50 500V N-Channel MOSFET ■Characteristics Test Circuit & Waveform Fig 12. Resistive Switching Test Circuit & Waveforms Fig 13. Gate Charge Test Circuit & Waveform Fig 14. Unclamped Inductive Switching Test Circuit & Waveforms Publication Order Number: [MSF8N50] © Bruckewell Technology Corporation Rev. A -2014 MSF8N50 500V N-Channel MOSFET Fig 15. Peak Diode Recovery dv/dt Test Circuit & Waveforms Publication Order Number: [MSF8N50] © Bruckewell Technology Corporation Rev. A -2014 MSF8N50 500V N-Channel MOSFET Disclaimer ALL PRODUCT, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY, FUNCTION OR DESIGN OR OTHERWISE. Bruckewell Technology Inc., its affiliates, agents, and employees, and all persons acting on its or their behalf (collectively, “Bruckewell”), disclaim any and all liability for any errors, inaccuracies or incompleteness contained in any datasheet or in any other disclosure relating to any product. Bruckewell makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of the products for any particular purpose or the continuing production of any product. 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