International Rectifier’s RADHard HEXFET
ogy provides high performance power MOSFETs for
space applications. This technology has over a decade of proven performance and reliability in satellite
applications. These devices have been characterized for both T otal Dose and Single Ev ent Effects (SEE).
The combination of low Rdson and low gate charge
reduces the power losses in switching applications
such as DC to DC converters and motor control. These
devices retain all of the well established advantages
of MOSFETs such as voltage control, fast switching,
ease of paralleling and temperature stability of electrical parameters.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
ID @ VGS = 12V, TC = 25°CContinuous Drain Current5.5
Linear Derating Factor0.2W/°C
Gate-to-Source Voltage±20V
Single Pulse Avalanche Energy ➁240mJ
Avalanche Current ➀—A
Repetitive Avalanche Energy ➀—mJ
Operating Junction-55 to 150
Storage Temperature Range
Pckg. Mounting Surface Temp.300 ( for 5s)
Weight0.42 (Typical)g
Features:
n Single Event Effect (SEE) Hardened
n Low RDS(on)
n Low Total Gate Charge
n Proton Tolerant
n Simple Drive Requirements
n Ease of Paralleling
n Hermetically Sealed
n Surface Mount
n Light Weight
Forward Turn-On TimeIntrinsic turn-on time is negligible. Turn-on speed is substantially controlled by L
on
A
S
Thermal Resistance
ParameterMin Typ Max UnitsTest Conditions
R
thJC
R
thJPCB
Note: Corresponding Spice and Saber models are available on the G&S Website.
For footnotes refer to the last page
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Junction-to-Case——5.0
Junction-to-PC Board—1 9—Solder to a copper clad PC Board
°C/W
+ LD.
Radiation Characteristics
Pre-IrradiationIRHE7230, JANSR2N7262U
International Rectifier Radiation Hardened MOSFETs are tested to verify their radiation hardness capability .
The hardness assurance program at International Rectifier is comprised of two radiation environments.
Every manufacturing lot is tested for total ionizing dose (per notes 5 and 6) using the TO-3 package. Both
pre- and post-irradiation performance are tested and specified using the same drive circuitry and test
conditions in order to provide a direct comparison.
T able 1. Electrical Characteristics @ Tj = 25°C, Post Total Dose Irradiation ➄➅
Parameter100K Rads(Si)
BV
Drain-to-Source Breakdown Voltage 200 — 200
DSS
V
GS(th)
I
GSS
I
GSS
I
DSS
R
DS(on)
Gate Threshold Voltage 2.0 4.0 1.25 4.5 VGS = VDS, ID = 1.0mA
Gate-to-Source Leakage Forward — 100 — 100
Gate-to-Source Leakage Reverse — -100 — -100 VGS = -20 V
Zero Gate Voltage Drain Current — 25 — 50 µA VDS=160V , V
Static Drain-to-Source ➃ — 0.35 — 0.48 Ω VGS = 12V, ID =3.5A
2. Part numbers IRHE3230 (JANSF2N7262U), IRHE4230 (JANSG2N7262U) and IRHE8230 (JANSH2N7262U)
Diode Forward Voltage ➃ — 1.4 — 1.4 V VGS = 0V, IS = 5.5A
International Rectifier radiation hardened MOSFETs have been characterized in heavy ion environment for
Single Event Effects (SEE). Single Event Effects characterization is illustrated in Fig. a and Table 2.