STP60N55F3

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STP60N55F3 is a N-channel 55V and 60A vertical power MOSFET which is designed to withstand voltage and current surges. This makes it suitable for various industrial applications. In this article, we will discuss the application field and working principle of STP60N55F3.

Application fields of STP60N55F3

STP60N55F3 is mainly used in applications such as motor drive, hard-switching DC-DC converter and power factor correction (PFC). It can be used as a power switch in hard-switching converters and motor-control applications. It can also be used in high-performance, high-temperature applications.

The STP60N55F3 is typically used in automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial, medical and other industries, where it provides high performance and long life in demanding applications. It is also used in high-voltage, high-current and high-temperature applications such as smart-grid energy systems, robotics, and advanced power systems.

The STP60N55F3 is also well-suited for Photovoltaic (PV) inverters, solar charge controllers, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and other renewable energy applications.

Working principle of STP60N55F3

The STP60N55F3 is a lateral N-channel Field-Effect Transistor (FET). It functions like a switch, which can be used to control the output voltage and current of a power system. When the voltage at the gate of the FET is low, the FET is ‘off’, and the output voltage and current remain unchanged. When the gate voltage is increased, the FET is ‘on’, and the output voltage and current can be adjusted by varying the gate voltage.

This control is possible because the FET is an active device. That is, when the gate voltage is increased, the FET\'s ‘channel’ acts like a switch, allowing the flow of current. As the FET\'s gate voltage is increased, the channel becomes thicker, allowing more current to flow. This increase in the current results in an increase in the output voltage and current.

The STP60N55F3 offers superior performance due to its avalanche-ruggedness and low switching losses. It features a reverse diode which improves reliability and reduces energy loss. It has high temperature performance and can be used in high-temperature applications up to 175°C. It is also RoHS-compliant and has a built-in smart thermal protection feature.

Conclusion

The STP60N55F3 is a lateral N-channel vertical power MOSFET which is mainly used in motor drive, hard-switching DC-DC converter and power factor correction (PFC) applications. It functions as a switch, which can be used to control the output voltage and current of a power system. The FET offers superior performance due to its avalanche-ruggedness and low switching losses, and it is suitable for high-voltage, high-current and high-temperature applications.

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