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Many of the more recent applications of PowerMOS transistors, particularly low voltage devices, have been as solenoid
drivers. In this type of application the device is simply used
as a switch to turn the current through a solenoid, relay or
other inductive load on and off (Figure 1). Since the dissipation is low, a very small or no heat sink will be required. This
note will cover the application of the rating and characteristics of PowerMOS transistors to that type of application and
illustrate the process of selecting a suitable transistor.
(EQ. 1.1)
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P T = ( I T ) r DS(ON)
(EQ. 1.2)
(EQ. 1.3)
October 1999
AN-7517
(EQ. 1.4)
Please note that the VBRK used here is the rated breakdown
voltage, since that is worst case, rather than the 1.3 x rated
breakdown voltage used in Application Note AN-7514.
L
RL
+
VGS
RG
0V
VDD
VGS
RG
VDD
-
0V
IT RL
L
t AV = ------- In ------------------------------------------------ + 1
R
1.3
L
BRK
CC
(EQ. 1.5)
All of the losses in the PowerMOS transistor summed, multiplied by the total thermal resistance (junction to case, case
to heat sink and heatsink to ambient) gives the rise in junction temperature above the ambient. From that temperature
the operating rDS(ON) can be determined and the calculations iterated. Sometimes several iterations are required.
Example 1
The following example assumes a set of operating conditions and computes the suitability of various Fairchild PowerMOS devices to operate under those assumed conditions.
C. Try RFP45N06
0.05
44
t AV = ----------- In ------------------------------------- + 1
4
1.3 100 16
t AV = 1.64ms
Assume TJ = 175oC.
IT RL
L
t AV = ------- In ------------------------------------------------ + 1
R
1.3
L
BRK
CC
(EQ. 1.5)
0.05
44
t AV = ----------- In ---------------------------------- + 1
4
1.3 60 16
t AV = 2.9ms
A. Try RFP3055
Dissipation during conduction:
Assume TJ = 175oC.
L
t AV = ------- In ------------------------------------------------ + 1
R
1.3 V BRK V CC
L
(EQ. 1.5)
V CC
P T = ------------ r DS(ON)
RL
(EQ. 1.3)
16.0 2
P T = ----------- 0.059
4
(Reference AN-7514.)
0.05
44
t AV = ----------- In ---------------------------------- + 1
4
1.3 60 16
t AV = 2.9ms
P T = 0.941W
(EQ. 1.4)
V DSS V CC
K = --------------------------------IT RL
60 16K = -----------------44
K = 2.75
0.05 4 60
E T = ---------------------------------- [ 1 2.75 In ( 1.36 ) ]
4
(EQ. 1.3)
16.0 2
P T = ----------- 0.046
4
E T = 0.441J
(EQ. 1.6)
P T = 0.739W
P T = 0.441 5 = 2.206W
L I T V DSS
1
E T = ------------------------------------ 1 K In 1 + ----
RL
K
JA = JC + CHS + HS
(EQ. 1.7)
(EQ. 1.4)
Where
V DSS V CC
K = --------------------------------IT RL
60 16
K = ------------------44
K = 2.75
o
JA = 16.54 C W
TJUNCTION = JA P TOTAL
(EQ. 1.8)
0.05 4 60
E T = ---------------------------------- [ 1 2.75 In ( 1.36 ) ]
4
E T = 0.441J
P T = 0.441 5 = 2.206W
C. Try RFP50N06
JA = JC + CHS + HS
Assume TJ = 175oC.
(EQ. 1.7)
L
t AV = ------- In ------------------------------------------------ + 1
R
1.3
L
BRK V CC
(EQ. 1.6)
(EQ. 1.5)
0.05
44
t AV = ----------- In ---------------------------------- + 1
4
1.3 60 16
t AV = 2.9ms
JA = 16.54 C W
TJUNCTION = JA P TOTAL
(EQ. 1.8)
o
P T = 0.500 5 = 2.500W
Assume TJ = 175oC.
Check to be sure UIS stress is within RFP70N03
capability.
IT RL
L
t AV = ------- In ------------------------------------------------ + 1
R
1.3
L
BRK
CC
JA = JC + CHS + HS
(EQ. 1.5)
0.05
44
t AV = ----------- In ---------------------------------- + 1
4
1.3 30 16
t AV = 6.6ms
JA = 16.4 C W
E. Try RFP70N06
Assume TJ = 175oC.
16.0
P T = ----------- 0.016
4
P T = 0.256W
IT RL
L
t AV = ------- In ------------------------------------------------ + 1
R
1.3
L
BRK
CC
Where
(EQ. 1.5)
0.05
44
t AV = ----------- In ---------------------------------- + 1
4
1.3 60 16
t AV = 2.9ms
V DSS V CC
K = --------------------------------IT RL
30 16K = -----------------44
K = 0.875
r DS(ON) = 0.0294
0.05 4 30
E T = ---------------------------------- [ 1 0.875 In ( 2.143 ) ]
4
E T = 0.500J
(EQ. 1.8)
L I T V DSS
1-
E T = ------------------------------------ 1 K In 1 + --
RL
K
TJUNCTION = JA P TOTAL
TJUNCTION = 2.756 16.4 = 45.2 C
r DS(ON) = 0.016
V CC 2
P T = ------------ r DS(ON)
RL
(EQ. 1.7)
(EQ. 1.3)
(EQ. 1.6)
2
16.0
P T = ----------- 0.0294
4
P T = 0.470W
L I T V DSS
1
E T = ------------------------------------ 1 K In 1 + ----
RL
K
(EQ. 1.4)
Where
V DSS V CC
K = --------------------------------IT RL
Assume TJ = 175oC.
Check to
capability.
60 16K = -----------------44
be
sure
UIS
stress
K = 2.75
IT RL
L
t AV = ------- In ------------------------------------------------ + 1
R
1.3
L
BRK
CC
0.05 4 60
E T = ---------------------------------- [ 1 2.75 In ( 1.36 ) ]
4
0.01
1 24
t AV = ----------- In ---------------------------------- + 1
24
1.3 60 24
E T = 0.441J
t AV = 0.172ms
(EQ. 1.6)
within
RFP3055
(EQ. 1.5)
P T = 0.441 5 = 2.206W
JA = JC + CHS + HS
r DS(ON) = 0.315
V CC 2
P T = ------------ r DS(ON)
RL
(EQ. 1.3)
24.0 2
P T = ----------- 0.315
24
JA = 16.54 C W
P T = 0.315W
TJUNCTION = JA P TOTAL
(EQ. 1.8)
o
Conclusion
This leaves us with the result that the smallest device that
will safely handle a 4A switch application under these ground
rules is a 50A rated device.
Example 2
The following example assumes a set of operating conditions and computes the suitability of various Fairchild PowerMOS devices to operate under those assumed conditions.
is
(EQ. 1.4)
Where
V DSS V CC
K = --------------------------------IT RL
60 24
K = -----------------1 24
K = 1.5
0.01 1 60
E T = ---------------------------------- [ 1 1.5 In ( 1.667 ) ]
24
E T = 5.84mJ
(EQ. 1.6)
P T = 0.00584 5 = 0.029W
P TOTAL = 0.315 + 0.029 = 0.344W
JA = JC + CA
(EQ. 1.7)
V CC
P T = ------------ r DS(ON)
RL
(EQ. 1.3)
JA = 102.8 C W
TJUNCTION = JA P TOTAL
(EQ. 1.8)
o
TJ TA
V CC 2
------------------- = ------------ r DS(ON)
R JA
RL
Where
TJ TA
P T = ------------------R JA
Conclusion
RL
r DS(ON) R JA ------------ T J T A
V CC
(EQ. 2.1)
(EQ. 2.2)
(EQ. 2.3)
Example 3
Example 1 concludes we need a device with an on resistance of less than 50m and a 30A continuous current rating
at +125oC case temperature. This seems to be a bit of overkill, since the application has a peak current of 4A. The possibility of a more cost-effective alternative should be
investigated. A circuit configuration using a smaller MOSFET
and a commutating diode will be examined to determine if
that is a better solution.
RL 2
r DS(ON) R JA ------------ T J T A
V CC
(EQ. 2.3)
o
o
o
4 2
0.315 18.2 C W ----------- 175 C 125 C
16V
o
(EQ. 2.3)
o
o
o
4 2
0.999 17.5 C W ----------- 175 C 125 C
16V
o
L
E = I0 V D ---- k
R
(EQ. 2.4)
Where
t 65ms
I0 = the current level at the time the MOSFET was turned off
VD = the voltage across the diode
( In ( 1 ( 1 + s ) ) )
k = 1 + ---------------------------------------s
I0 R
s = -------------VD
0.05mH
t = --------------------- In ( 1 + 36.4 )
4
50mH
E = 4A 0.84V ---------------- 0.843
4
t = 45.3ms
E = 35.4mJ
The total power dissipation due to the 5 UIS pulses is calculated; using the calculated value, determine a thermal resistance necessary to dissipate the power. The thermal
resistance of the device, interface and heat sink must be less
than or equal to the calculated value.
P T = E 5 pulses/s
(EQ. 1.5)
P T = 177mW
T JMAX T A
R JA = ------------------------------PT
o
175 C 125 C
R JA = ----------------------------------------0.177W
o
R JA 282 C W
R JA = R JC + R CHS + R HS
o
R JA = 20.4 C W
Conclusion
A properly selected MOSFET, capable of withstanding operation in the avalanche mode was the best choice of the solutions examined for this application. The MOSFET operating
as a switch dissipates little power while on and provides a
means of discharging the inductor between pulses; making it
functionally compatible for the application. Finally and
equally important; the avalanche rated MOSFET is also the
most economical choice of the solutions evaluated.
The selected MOSFET diode combination is also functionally compatible for this application. The combination selected
in this example is more expensive than the stand alone
MOSFET. However, the thermal resistance calculated for the
diode suggests a smaller less expensive diode could be substituted. The cost reduction from the substitution of a less
expensive diode may make the combination a more attractive solution. The examination of more economical diodes is
left to the reader.
In this application; functionality, economics and a defined set
of operating conditions were the constraints to the eventual
solution. Rather than reach a rigid conclusion; the Application note intended to illustrate a methodology to determine
the best solution for a set of design constraints.
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