{"product_id":"irf510-n-channel-power-mosfet-100v-5-6a","title":"IRF510 N-Channel Power MOSFET 100V 5.6A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIRF510 N-Channel Power MOSFET 100V 5.6A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IRF510 is an N-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFET in a TO-220 style package, commonly used for switching circuits, relay drivers, small motor control, power supply projects, RF\/audio experiments and electronics repair work. It offers a 100 V drain-source rating and 5.6 A drain current rating when used within proper thermal limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a standard power MOSFET, not a modern low-voltage logic-level MOSFET. For microcontroller projects, confirm your gate drive voltage and load current before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIRF510 N-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFET.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 V drain-source voltage rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.6 A drain current rating with proper cooling and datasheet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTO-220AB through-hole package for heatsink mounting and prototyping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for switching regulators, converters, relay drivers and small motor driver circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast switching MOSFET with simple gate-drive requirements compared with bipolar power transistors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for electronics repair, lab projects and PCB prototyping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIRF510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFET\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrain-source voltage VDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous drain current ID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 A, subject to temperature and heatsinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRDS(on)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.54 ohm at VGS = 10 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGate-source voltage VGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/-20 V maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTO-220AB \/ TO-220 through-hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGate, Drain, Source. Check datasheet and package marking before soldering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching, relay driving, small motor control, converters, repair and prototype circuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x IRF510 MOSFET\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is IRF510 used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used as an N-channel switching MOSFET in power supplies, converters, relay drivers, small motor circuits, RF\/audio experiments and general repair work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs IRF510 logic level?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. IRF510 is not usually treated as a logic-level MOSFET. It performs best with a higher gate drive, commonly around 10 V for low on-resistance operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use IRF510 with Arduino?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used in some Arduino circuits, but 5 V gate drive may not fully turn it on for higher current loads. For direct 5 V logic switching, a logic-level MOSFET may be better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the maximum voltage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drain-source voltage rating is 100 V under datasheet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much current can it handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe datasheet drain current rating is 5.6 A, but practical current depends heavily on heatsinking, PCB layout, ambient temperature and switching losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need a heatsink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor higher current or continuous loads, yes. Heat depends on current, RDS(on), duty cycle and switching frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the package type?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIRF510 is commonly supplied in a TO-220AB through-hole package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it available in Pakistan?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this IRF510 MOSFET is available from Embeded Studio for customers in Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOSFET selection is circuit-specific. Confirm voltage, current, gate drive, RDS(on), thermal dissipation, pinout and package before installation. 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