8A, 500V, 0.850 Ohm, N-Channel Power MOSFET The IRF840 is a power MOSFET manufactured by International Rectifier (IR).
### **Specifications:**
- **Drain-Source Voltage (VDSS):** 500V
- **Continuous Drain Current (ID):** 8A
- **Pulsed Drain Current (IDM):** 32A
- **Power Dissipation (PD):** 125W
- **Gate-Source Voltage (VGS):** ±20V
- **On-Resistance (RDS(on)):** 0.85Ω (max) at VGS = 10V
- **Threshold Voltage (VGS(th)):** 2-4V
- **Input Capacitance (Ciss):** 1300pF
- **Output Capacitance (Coss):** 300pF
- **Reverse Transfer Capacitance (Crss):** 100pF
- **Turn-On Delay Time (td(on)):** 10ns
- **Turn-Off Delay Time (td(off)):** 55ns
- **Rise Time (tr):** 30ns
- **Fall Time (tf):** 20ns
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -55°C to +150°C
- **Package:** TO-220
### **Descriptions and Features:**
- **N-Channel MOSFET:** Designed for high-voltage, high-speed switching applications.
- **Fast Switching:** Suitable for high-frequency power conversion.
- **Low Gate Charge:** Enhances switching efficiency.
- **Avalanche Energy Rated:** Provides ruggedness in inductive load applications.
- **Applications:** Used in power supplies, motor control, inverters, and DC-DC converters.
The IRF840 is a widely used MOSFET known for its reliability and performance in medium-power applications.
