San Jose, California – December 20, 2007 – Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) provides automotive designers another compelling solution for improving the efficiency and power dissipation of their designs with its eleven new 30V-40V MOSFETs with ultra-low on resistance (2.1mOhms to 5.5 mOhms). Lower R_DS(ON)  results in lower heat generation, the elimination of costly heat sinks and improved system efficiency for high power automotive systems such as braking, steering, radiator fan motor control, suspension, HVACs and starter/alternators. This, in turn, provides automobiles with better fuel efficiency and performance. In addition, this new series meets the automotive industry’s “Q101” standard, which is the most stringent set of reliability requirements in the semiconductor industry.

Automotive applications continue to move from mechanical to electronic systems. High current applications such as power steering, advanced braking systems, air conditioning, cooling systems and active suspensions are quickly adopting electrical control due to the consumer demand for improved efficiency. These electronic systems come with increased power requirements and rely on semiconductor suppliers to provide power MOSFETs with the lowest possible on resistance to reduce system power generation and unwanted heat. Using 30V-40V MOSFETs in automotive systems is a primary means of solving these challenges.

This new series also includes the FDB8444TS featuring temperature sense capability for monitoring and protection. If there is an unexpected rise in temperature, this temperature sense MOSFET will protect the system from adverse consequences.

All of these devices are part of Fairchild’s comprehensive portfolio of automotive products. Fairchild’s unique capabilities in advanced process and packaging technologies as well as its ability to integrate power analog, power discrete and optoelectronic functionality into innovative packaging, enable Fairchild to develop energy efficient solutions that continue to provide exceptional value in the automotive electronics market. For more information, visit our automotive page at"/automotive

These 30V-40V MOSFETs utilize lead-free (Pb-free) terminals and have been characterized for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the Pb-free reflow requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. All of Fairchild's products are designed to meet the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the restriction of the use of certain substances (RoHS).

Product Number	BVDSS	Gate Drive	RDS(ON)	Package	Price (each) US$ 1K pcs
FDB8832	30V	LL	2.1mOhm	TO263	$1.40
FDD8444L	40V	LL	6.0mOhm	TO252	$0.65
FDB8441	40V	SG	2.5mOhm	TO263	$1.40
FDP8441	40V	SG	2.7mOhm	TO220	$1.40
FDI8441	40V	SG	2.7mOhm	TO262	$1.40
FDB8442	40V	SG	2.9mOhm	TO263	$1.20
FDI8442	40V	SG	2.9mOhm	TO262	$1.20
FDP8442	40V	SG	3.1mOhm	TO220	$1.20
FDB8443	40V	SG	3.0mOhm	TO263	$1.05
FDP8443	40V	SG	3.5mOhm	TO220	$1.05
FDB8444TS	40V	SG	5.0mOhm	TO263-5	$1.30

Price: See table

Availability: samples available now

Delivery: 10 weeks ARO

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Note to Editor: For a datasheet in PDF format, please see above table.