IRF510 N-channel Power MOSFET

IRF510 is a third-generation Power MOSFET with the best combination of fast switching and low on-state resistance. This component is available at a lower cost. Hence, it is widely used in industrial applications for power dissipation levels up to 43W.

IRF510 MOSFET is capable to withstand drain-to-source voltage V_DS up to 100V and continuous drain current I_D up to 5.6A. It can withstand 20A current in pulse mode and belongs to the package TO-220AB. It is designed for applications that require high-speed switching like a motor driver, switching converter and regulators, etc.

IRF510 Pinout Description

Features

• Dynamic dv/dt rating
• Single-pulse avalanche rated
• High input impedance
• Linear transfer characteristic
• High-speed switching speed (in terms of nano-second)
• Ease of paralleling
• Operating temperature up to 175˚C
• Low thermal resistance

Applications

The applications of IRF510 are listed below.

• UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply)
• Battery charger and management system
• Motor driver circuit
• Telecommunication and computer applications
• Solar UPS
• Fast switching applications
• Switching converter and regulators

Technical Specifications

• Transistor Polarity: N-channel
• Drain-to-source voltage V_DS: 100V
• Drain-to-source current I_D: 5.6A
• On-state resistance (drain-to-source resistance) R_DS: 0.54Ω
• Operating temperature range: -55˚C to 175˚C
• Gate charge Q_g: 8.3nC
• Gate-source voltage V_GS: ±20V
• Maximum power dissipation: 43W
• Maximum voltage required to conduct: 2V to 4V
• Package type: TO-220AB

Note: More technical specifications can be found in the IRF510 datasheet attached at the end of this page.

IRF510 Equivalent

IRF512, IRF120, IRF522, IRF520, IRF634, IRF532

Switching Characteristics

• Turn-on delay time t_d(on): 6.9ns
• Turn-off delay time t_d(off): 15ns
• Rise time t_r: 16ns
• Fall time t_f: 9.4ns

Simulation

This MOSFET is a switching device that will turn on when sufficient gate voltage is available or else, it will remain in turn-off condition. In this simulation, we will use IRF510 to turn on an LED. If the applied gate voltage is not sufficient to turn on the device, the current will not pass from drain to source and the LED will remain in off condition.

When the gate voltage is sufficient to turn on MOSFET, the LED will turn on and the current will pass through the drain to the source.

2D Model and Dimensions

If you are designing a PCB or Perf board with this component, then the following picture from the Datasheet will be useful to know its package type and dimensions.