ZXMP3A17E6TA Discrete Semiconductor Products

ZXMP3A17E6TA Application Field and Working Principle

The ZXMP3A17E6TA is a type of insulated gate field-effect transistor (Insulated-Gate FET, or IGFET) from Zetex, a well-known supplier of semiconductors, integrated circuits and optoelectronics. FETs are transistor-type devices that are capable of building voltage-controlled current amplifiers, and they are used in applications requiring high-speed switching, high-current gain, and low input and output leakage. The ZXMP3A17E6TA is classified into the single-gate FETs, and can be designed for use in a wide range of applications.

Key Specifications

• Drain Source Voltage (V_DS): 30 V/40 V
• Gate Source Voltage (V_GS): ±20 V
• Drain Current (I_D): 2 A
• Max Operating Temperature (T_op): +175 °C

General Description

The ZXMP3A17E6TA is a MOSFET type transistor. It is a uni-polar device, meaning that it works with a single voltage at the drain, such as a battery-powered electronic device. The FET itself is a three terminal device, the gate, drain and source terminals, that provides an advantage over more traditional bipolar transistors in that it has higher input and output impedance, making it suitable for applications where low frequencies are encountered and low noise levels are desired. The ZXMP3A17E6TA has been designed as a low-cost, low-power, low-noise, and low-current device, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Applications

The ZXMP3A17E6TA has been designed for usage in a range of applications, including industrial, automotive, medical,Computer and consumer-electronic devices. Due to its low resistance and high current capacity, the ZXMP3A17E6TA is suitable for power amplification in applications such as digital loudspeakers, and it can also be used in switching applications. It can also be used as an output device in obtaining power-for example in systems requiring pulsed loads-in which case the load is modulated by the gate voltage. Additionally, the ZXMP3A17E6TA can be used in telecommunications systems, where it can be used in logic loops and as a waterproof, low-noise electronic component.

Working Principle

The working principle of the ZXMP3A17E6TA can be outlined as follows: the source and drain terminals of the FET carry current from the source, carriers in the semiconductor material of the FET are attracted to the gate terminal. This attracts the electrons in the N-type material and repells the holes in the P-type material, creating a voltage-controlled current path between the drain and the source. As the voltage varies, the current flow will correspondingly vary, providing a range of current gains across the different states of the FET. Moreover, the FET\'s regulator behaviour is due to its channel region, which establishes a conductive path from drain to source.

Conclusion

The ZXMP3A17E6TA is a single-gate FET from Zetex,designed for a wide range of applications. Its low resistance current capacity and low noise levels, make it suitable for industrial, automotive and consumer electronic applications. Additionally, the FET\'s regulator behaviour is due to its channel region, which creates a voltage-controlled current path upon the application of an external voltage.