Using Nexperia Power MOSFETs to handle high currents up to 380 A

Many high power applications require a MOSFET to operate at very high continuous current for normal operation and/or expected fault conditions. Nexperia MOSFETs show how high continuous current such as 380A in 5x6mm & 425A in 8x8mm can be achieved with LFPAK package as opposed to other packages such wire-bond where the limits are much lower. For more information visit

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  1. Is the 200 A continuous or RMS?? Are you using a standard AC amp meter or does it measure DC field flux density?? As an electrician and using #4/0 wire to handle 200 A at 80% duty cycle, I have difficulty wrapping my brain around such a small device and terminals handling so much current. I want to power 4 motors of 36 ampere at 36 volts each motor. I would expect the TO-220 package to only handle 12 ampere continuous?? If the TO-220 package are rated at 80 A, can I get away with using only one MosFET per motor?? Since I am using 18,000 CPS +, I am using Shottky diodes to protect the MosFETs. Maybe I am being picky, but I am using high frequency cycle above the hearing levels to eliminate the audio noise of the electric components. I am powering the MosFETs with a PWM. Do I need to keep each motor on a separate circuit or can I parallel the MosFETS and have all 4 motors draw the 144 A through one MosFET circuit??

    I had a bad heart attack and my memory has big holes in it like Swiss cheese. I would appreciate some clarity. I contacted a couple MosFET manufacturers and could not get straight answers. They gave me the run around. If you can help and answer all my questions, I would simply use your electronics.

  2. Hallo mein Freund
    Ich will bei 200 V Max. 10A schalten.
    Es dürfen also nicht mehr als 10A fließen.
    Wie mache ich das?
    Danke, Grüße Helmut

  3. Either u teach something valuable or make the music video, why are mixing both?
    However, i am thankful to the knowledge you have shared, thanks for that!

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