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MSC040SMA120J Silicon Carbide N-Channel Power MOSFET Datasheet
1 Product Overview
This section shows the product overview for the MSC040SMA120J device.
1.1 Features
The following are key features of the MSC040SMA120J device:
Low capacitances and low gate charge
Fast switching speed due to low internal gate resistance (ESR)
Stable operation at high junction temperature, T = 175 °CJ(max)
Fast and reliable body diode
Superior avalanche ruggedness
RoHS compliant
Isolated voltage to 2500 V
1.2 Benefits
The following are benefits of the MSC040SMA120J device:
High efficiency to enable lighter, more compact system
Simple to drive and easy to parallel
Improved thermal capabilities and lower switching losses
Eliminates the need for external freewheeling diode
Lower system cost of ownership
1.3 Applications
The MSC040SMA120J device is designed for the following applications:
PV inverter, converter, and industrial motor drives
Smart grid transmission and distribution
Induction heating and welding
H/EV powertrain and EV charger
Power supply and distribution
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2 Device Specifications
This section shows the specifications for the MSC040SMA120J device.
2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
The following table shows the absolute maximum ratings for the MSC040SMA120J device.
Table 1 • Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter Ratings Unit
VDSS Drain source voltage 1200 V
IDContinuous drain current at T = 25 °CC53 A
Continuous drain current at T = 100 °CC37
IDM Pulsed drain current 1105
VGS Gate-source voltage 25 to –10 V
PDTotal power dissipation at T = 25 °CC208 W
Linear derating factor 1.19 W/°C
Note:
Repetitive rating: pulse width and case temperature limited by maximum junction temperature.
The following table shows the thermal and mechanical characteristics for the MSC040SMA120J device.
Table 2 • Thermal and Mechanical Characteristics
Symbol Characteristic Min Typ Max Unit
RθJC Junction-to-case thermal resistance 0.48 0.72 °C/W
TJOperating junction temperature –55 175 °C
TSTG Storage temperature –55 150
VIsolation RMS voltage (50-60 Hz sinusoidal waveform from terminals to
mounting base for 1 minute).
2500 V
Mounting torque, M4 screw 10 lbf-in
1.1 N-m
Wt Package weight 1.03 oz
29.2 g
2.2 Electrical Performance
The following table shows the static characteristics for the MSC040SMA120J device. T = 25 °C unless J
otherwise specified.
Table 3 • Static Characteristics
Symbol Characteristic Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
V(BR)DSS Drain-source breakdown
voltage
V = 0 V, I = 100 µAGS D 1200 V
RDS(on) Drain-source on resistance 1V = 20 V, I = 40 AGS D 40 50
VGS(th) Gate-source threshold voltage V = V I = 1 mAGS DS, D 1.8 2.8 V
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Symbol Characteristic Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
ΔV /ΔTGS(th) J Threshold voltage coefficient
(see Figure 11)
V = V I = 1 mAGS DS, D –4.5 mV/°C
IDSS Zero gate voltage drain
current
V = 1200 V, V = 0 VDS GS 100 µA
V = 1200 V, T = 125 °C,DS J
V = 0 VGS
500
IGSS Gate-source leakage current V = 20 V/–10 VGS ±100 nA
Note:
Pulse test: pulse width < 380 µs, duty cycle < 2%.
The following table shows the dynamic characteristics for the MSC040SMA120J device. T = 25 °C unless J
otherwise specified.
Table 4 • Dynamic Characteristics
Symbol Characteristic Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Ciss Input capacitance V = 0 V, V = 1000 V, V = 25 mV,GS DD AC
ƒ = 1 MHz
1990 pF
Crss Reverse transfer
capacitance
17
Coss Output capacitance 156
QgTotal gate charge V = –5 V/20 V, V = 800 V, I = 40 AGS DD D 137 nC
Qgs Gate-source charge 29
Qgd Gate-drain charge 31
td(on) Turn-on delay time V = 800 V, V = 0 V/20 V, I = 40 A,DD GS D
R = 5.3 Ω , Freewheeling diode = G (ext) 1
MSC015SDA120B
10 ns
trCurrent rise time 10
td(off) Turn-off delay time 55
tfCurrent fall time 25
Eon2 Turn-on switching energy 2 930 µJ
Eoff Turn-off switching energy 585
td(on) Turn-on delay time V = 800 V, V = 0 V/20 V, I = 40 A,DD GS D
R = 5.3 Ω , T = 150 °C,G (ext) 1C
Freewheeling diode = MSC015SDA120B
10 ns
trCurrent rise time 10
td(off) Turn-off delay time 74
tfCurrent fall time 37
Eon2 Turn-on switching energy 2 890 µJ
Eoff Turn-off switching energy 855
ESR Equivalent series
resistance
f = 1 MHz, 25 mV, drain short 1.2 Ω
SCWT Short circuit withstand
time
V = 960 V, V = 20 V, T = 25 °CDS GS C 3 µs
EAS Avalanche energy, single
pulse
V = 150 V, V = 20 V, I = 40 A,DS GS D
T = 25 °C, I = 2.5mHC L
2000 mJ
Notes:
R is total gate resistance excluding internal gate driver impedance.G
E includes energy of MSC015SDA120B freewheeling diode.on2
The following table shows the body diode characteristics for the MSC040SMA120J device. T = 25 °C J
unless otherwise specified.
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Table 5 • Body Diode Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
VSD Diode forward voltage I = 40 A, V = 0 VSD GS 3.9 V
I = 40 A, V = –5 VSD GS 4.1 V
trr Reverse recovery time I = 40 A, V = –5 V,SD GS
V = 800 V, dl/dt = –1000 A/µsDD
100 ns
Qrr Reverse recovery charge 550 nC
IRRM Reverse recovery current 12.5 A
2.3 Typical Performance Curves
This section shows the typical performance curves for the MSC040SMA120J device.
Figure 1 • Drain Current vs. Drain-to-Source Voltage Figure 2 • Drain Current vs. Drain-to-Source Voltage
Figure 3 • Drain Current vs. Drain-to-Source Voltage Figure 4 • Drain Current vs. Drain-to-Source Voltage
Figure 5 RDS(on) vs. Junction Temperature Figure 6 Gate Charge Characteristics
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Figure 5 • RDS(on) vs. Junction Temperature Figure 6 • Gate Charge Characteristics
Figure 7 • Capacitance vs. Drain-to-Source Voltage Figure 8 • IDM vs. Gate-to-Source Voltage
Figure 9 • IDM vs. VDS Third Quadrant Conduction Figure 10 • IDM vs. VDS Third Quadrant Conduction
Figure 11 VGS(th) vs. Junction Temperature Figure 12 Forward Safe Operating Area
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Figure 11 • VGS(th) vs. Junction Temperature Figure 12 • Forward Safe Operating Area
Figure 13 • Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
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3 Package Specification
This section shows the package specification for the MSC040SMA120J device.
3.1 Package Outline Drawing
This section shows the SOT-227 package drawing for the MSC040SMA120J device. The dimensions in the
figure below are in millimeters and (inches).
Figure 14 • Package Outline Drawing
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