HGP018N04A CR Micro 40V 280A N-Channel MOSFET TO-220

The CR Micro HGP018N04A is a 40 V 280 A N-channel MOSFET in a TO-220 package, built on the SGT process. On-resistance is 1.4 mΩ typical and 1.8 mΩ maximum at a 10 V gate drive; 1.8 mΩ typical at 4.5 V, so it also works from a logic-level driver; gate charge is 113.4 nC with 6120 pF input capacitance; threshold voltage spans 1 to 2.5 V.

Key Specifications

Same-Rating Selection Table

9 part numbers share the same 40 / TO-220 / N rating — sorted by rds(on) typ.

Process Technology

SGT (Shielded Gate Trench) — a trench gate with a grounded shield electrode beneath it. The shield cuts the gate-drain capacitance, so Qg and Crss drop sharply against a conventional trench at the same Rds(on). This is the workhorse process for 30–200 V and for 600–650 V high-frequency switching.

Applications

Low-voltage DC-DC converters, load switches, battery protection, and brushed or stepper motor drive.

Selection Notes

• Rds(on) rises with junction temperature. Size the heatsink against the hot value given in the datasheet, not the 25 °C number in the table above.
• If the gate is driven below 10 V, check the 4.5 V Rds(on) line — parts without that rating are not characterised for logic-level drive.
• For high-frequency stages compare Qg and Ciss against the Rds(on) gain. A part one bin lower in Rds(on) often costs more switching loss than it saves in conduction.
• The body diode recovery of low-Rds(on) parts can be severe in bridge topologies. Verify dv/dt and dead time against the datasheet before dropping it into a half bridge.

Common Questions

Is the HGP018N04A an N-channel or P-channel device?

It is N-channel. The drain-source rating is 40 V.

Can the HGP018N04A be driven from a 4.5 V logic-level gate signal?

Yes. The datasheet characterises Rds(on) at 4.5 V: 1.8 mΩ typical and 2.3 mΩ maximum.

What is the gate threshold voltage of the HGP018N04A?

VGS(th) is specified between 1 and 2.5 V. Below the lower figure the part is off; above the upper figure it is fully on at the rated current.

How much gate charge does the HGP018N04A need?

Qg is 113.4 nC. Size the driver against that figure at your switching frequency, and add the gate loop loss to the total dissipation budget.

What package does the HGP018N04A come in?

TO-220. Check the datasheet mechanical drawing for lead spacing and thermal pad dimensions before laying out the footprint.

How do I choose between the 9 part numbers in this rating group?

All 9 share the same voltage and package class. Sort by on-resistance first, then check gate charge: the lowest Rds(on) part is not automatically the best choice if the stage switches at high frequency. The table above lists them in ascending Rds(on) order.