PD55015-E

The PD55015-E is a power MOSFET (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) manufactured by STMicroelectronics. MOSFETs are semiconductor devices widely used in power electronics for switching and amplification applications due to their high efficiency, low on-resistance, and fast switching speeds.

Key Features:

• Enhancement Mode: The PD55015-E operates in enhancement mode, meaning it requires a positive voltage applied to the gate terminal to turn the device on.

• Low On-Resistance: It features low on-resistance (RDS(on))), minimizing power dissipation and conduction losses when the device is conducting current.

• High Voltage Rating: The PD55015-E is designed to withstand relatively high drain-source voltages, making it suitable for applications requiring high voltage handling capabilities.

• High Current Handling: Capable of handling high drain currents, allowing it to deliver significant power to connected loads.

• Fast Switching Speed: Offers fast switching speeds, enabling rapid transitions between the on and off states, which is essential for high-frequency switching applications.

• Low Gate Threshold Voltage: Features a low gate threshold voltage (VGS(th))), making it easy to drive the MOSFET with standard logic-level signals.

• Compact Package: Packaged in a compact and thermally efficient package, facilitating easy integration into electronic circuits while ensuring effective heat dissipation.

Applications:

• Switching Power Supplies: Used in switching power supply circuits for efficient conversion of electrical energy from one voltage level to another.

• Motor Control: Employed in motor control circuits for variable speed drives, motor starters, and other motor control applications.

• Voltage Regulation: Integrated into voltage regulation circuits to regulate and control voltage levels in various electronic systems.

• Electronic Ballasts: Utilized in electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps and other gas discharge lamps to regulate lamp current and provide efficient lighting control.

• DC-DC Converters: Used in DC-DC converter circuits for voltage step-up, step-down, and isolation applications in power management systems.

• Inverters: Integrated into inverter circuits for converting DC power to AC power in applications such as solar inverters, UPS systems, and motor drives.

• Audio Amplifiers: Employed in audio amplifier circuits for efficient amplification of audio signals in audio systems and consumer electronics.