MOSFET IRF540

Category: General

₦2000.00

The IRF540 is a high-power N-Channel MOSFET designed for fast switching and efficient power control. It is widely used in power supplies, motor drivers, inverters, and high-current switching applications.

Key Features

N-Channel enhancement MOSFET

High current and voltage handling capability

Fast switching performance

Low on-state resistance

Rugged and reliable design

TO-220 package for easy heat-sinking

Suitable for PWM and logic control circuits

Detailed Description

The IRF540 MOSFET is commonly used in power electronics where high current and efficient switching are required. Unlike bipolar transistors, MOSFETs are voltage-controlled devices, allowing them to be driven easily by microcontrollers and logic circuits with minimal gate current.

This MOSFET is ideal for controlling DC motors, relays, LED strips, SMPS circuits, and inverter systems. Its TO-220 package allows efficient heat dissipation, making it suitable for medium-to-high power applications.

Technical Specifications

MOSFET Type: N-Channel

Package Type: TO-220

Drain-Source Voltage (Vds): 100V

Continuous Drain Current (Id): 28A

Gate-Source Voltage (Vgs): ±20V

On-State Resistance (Rds(on)): ~0.077Ω

Power Dissipation: 150W

Switching Speed: Fast

Operating Temperature: −55°C to +175°C

What’s in the Box

1 × IRF540 N-Channel MOSFET

Ideal For

DC motor control

Inverter and SMPS circuits

High-current switching

Relay and solenoid drivers

PWM control systems

Robotics and automation projects

Important Note

The IRF540 is not a logic-level MOSFET. For direct 5V microcontroller control, consider using a logic-level alternative such as IRLZ44N or IRL540 for better performance.