Magnachip commences mass production of 40V MXT MOSFET

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Magnachip Semiconductor has started mass production of its 40V MXT Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) for automotive energy recovery systems.

An automotive energy recovery system stores a vehicle’s kinetic energy while braking and uses the recovered energy for functions such as air conditioning or audio systems afterwards – helping to improve both the vehicle’s fuel economy and to reduce emissions.

Built on a Power Dual Flat No-lead (PDFN) 56 package with enhanced design of the core cells and terminations, the 40V MXT MOSFET (AMDU040N014VRH) provides RDS(on)2 as low as 1.4mΩ to enhance the efficiency of kinetic energy recovery. In addition, a guaranteed operating junction temperature up to 175°C and a high level of avalanche ruggedness increase the power density and efficiency of the energy recovery system.

With the application of the PDFN56 package, the size of this MOSFET has been reduced by approximately 80%, as compared to other 40V MOSFET products designed with a Decawatt Package (DPAK).

As a PDFN56 package is widely used in the automotive sector, this product is well-suited for various applications such as reverse voltage protection circuits and brushless direct current motors of internal combustion engines and regenerative braking systems of electric vehicles.

“We are pleased to deliver another innovative automotive power solution, which is fully AEC - Q101 qualified for its performance and stability,” said YJ Kim, CEO of Magnachip. “Leveraging our heritage of innovative technology, Magnachip will continue to develop premium products that satisfy the diverse and changing market requirements of the automotive market.”