The **IXTH26N60P** is a high-voltage N-Channel enhancement mode Power MOSFET designed by IXYS Corporation. It belongs to the **Polar™ HiPerFET™** series, which is optimized for fast switching and low on-resistance. --- ### ## 1. Key Specifications The following table summarizes the primary electrical characteristics of the IXTH26N60P: | Parameter | Symbol | Maximum Rating | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Drain-to-Source Voltage** | $V_{DSS}$ | 600 V | | **Continuous Drain Current** ($T_C = 25^\circ C$) | $I_{D25}$ | 26 A | | **Static Drain-to-Source On-Resistance** | $R_{DS(on)}$ | $\leq 300 \, m\Omega$ | | **Total Power Dissipation** | $P_D$ | 460 W | | **Operating Junction Temperature** | $T_J$ | -55 to +150 °C | | **Package Type** | - | TO-247 (Standard) | --- ### ## 2. Core Features The IXTH26N60P is engineered for high-power industrial applications with several distinct advantages: * **Fast Intrinsic Diode:** Features a fast-acting body diode (HiPerFET) which allows for rapid recovery times, reducing switching losses. * **Low $Q_g$ (Gate Charge):** Requires less energy to drive the gate, enabling higher frequency operation. * **High Power Density:** The TO-247 package provides excellent thermal management for high-wattage throughput. * **Avalanche Rated:** Designed to withstand a specific amount of energy from inductive spikes without immediate failure. --- ### ## 3. Typical Applications Due to its 600V rating and 26A capacity, this MOSFET is commonly found in: 1. **Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS):** Used as the primary switching element. 2. **Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS):** For power conversion stages. 3. **DC-DC Converters:** High-efficiency power transformation. 4. **Motor Drives:** Controlling high-voltage industrial motors. 5. **Laser Drivers:** Providing fast pulsed power. --- ### ## 4. Connection Diagram The device uses the standard 3-pin configuration for TO-247 packages: | Pin Number | Name | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **1** | **Gate (G)** | Controls the "on/off" state of the MOSFET. | | **2** | **Drain (D)** | Connected to the positive supply/load. | | **3** | **Source (S)** | Connected to the ground or negative return. | ---