Fairchild Semiconductor's 200V/250V PowerTrench(R) MOSFETs Offer Industry-Leading Efficiency and Space Savings in Plasma Display Panels.

The FDB2614 and FDB2710 Feature Best-in-Class FOM and D(2)PAK Packaging

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine -- Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE:FCS) new FDB2614 (200V) and FDB2710 (250V) N-channel MOSFETs are designed specifically to provide industry-leading system efficiency and space optimization in plasma display panel (PDP) applications. By utilizing Fairchild's proprietary PowerTrench[R] process technology, these MOSFETs achieve the lowest available RDS(on) (FDB2614: 22.9 mOhms, typ; FDB2710: 36.3 mOhms, typ), compared to similar devices on the market. This low RDS(on), combined with a very low gate charge (Qg), results in a best-in-class Figure of Merit (FOM), which in turn translates into lower conduction loss and excellent switching performance in PDP systems. The devices' extremely low RDS(on) and small die size at 200V or 250V breakdown voltages enables these devices to be packaged in space-saving D2PAK packaging. An added benefit of PowerTrench MOSFETs is their ability to enhance system reliability by withstanding both high-speed voltage (dv/dt) and current (di/dt) switching transients.

"Fairchild's FDB2614 and FDB2710 MOSFETs' leading FOM and compact D2PAK packaging make them ideal for the path switch in PDP applications," said Taehoon Kim, Fairchild's vice president of Functional Power Group. "By tailoring these devices to offer high current-handling capability and space-saving packaging for slim PDP board designs, Fairchild once again proves its dedication to answering the most pressing application issues confronting its customers."

Key features and benefits of the FDB2614 and FDB2710 include:

* Lowest RDS(on) and low gate charge for best-in-class FOM (RDS(on) x Qg) to enhance system efficiency;

* D2PAK (TO-263) packages to increase board space compared to larger TO-3P-packaged planar MOSFETs with similar RDS(on); and

* High dv/dt and di/dt handling improve system reliability.

The FDB2614 and FDB2710 are lead (Pb)-free devices meet or exceed the requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020C and are compliant with European Union regulations now in effect.

Price
(1000 pcs, each):   US$ 3.00--FDB2614 (200V, 22.9 mOhms, typ)
                    US$ 2.80--FDB2710 (250V, 36.3 mOhms, typ)

Availability:       Samples available now

Delivery:           12 weeks ARO

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Note to editors: Datasheets for these products can be found at http://www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FD/FDB2614.pdf and http://www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FD/FDB2710.pdf.

About Fairchild Semiconductor:

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) is the leading global supplier of high-performance power products critical to today's leading electronic applications in the computing, communications, consumer, industrial and automotive segments. As The Power Franchise[R], Fairchild offers the industry's broadest portfolio of components that optimize system power. Fairchild's 9,000 employees design, manufacture and market power, analog & mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products. Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com.