Rad-tolerant p-channel mosfet for space

Infineon is introducing a radiation-tolerant p-channel plastic-packged power mosfet for low-earth-orbit (LEO) space applications “with radiation performance suitable for missions lasting two to five years”, it said.

Infineon space Pchan mosfet TO252 BUP06CP038F-01

It is a 60V p-channel mosfet, and joins four n-channel space devices for 60V or 150V use in either TO247 or D2PAK plastic packaging.

The p-channel, called BUP06CP038F-01, comes in DPAK (TO252) form and is rated at 35A continuous, 46MeV∙cm2/mg LET single event effects (SEE), and a total ionising dose (TID) of 30 to 50krad (Si).


Its qualification for space applications is “according to the relevant tests of AEC-Q101”, according to the company, and “package tests such as out-gas and salt atmosphere tests are included as part of the qualification”.


Junction to case thermal resistance is 1.2K/Wm, and operation is over -55 to +175°C.

The 35A max is at 25°C, which drops to 28A at 100°C. Peaks up to 140A are possible.

At 35A 25°C, and with 10V on the gate, max on-resistance is 38mΩ – close to the 32mΩ typical value.

Find the on Infineon’s BUP06CP038F-01 web page

Steve Bush

Steve Bush is the long-standing technology editor for Electronics Weekly, covering electronics developments for more than 25 years. He has a particular interest in the Power and Embedded areas of the industry. He also writes for the Engineer In Wonderland blog, covering 3D printing, CNC machines and miscellaneous other engineering matters.

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