IRF3205 N-Channel MOSFET

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  "title": "IRF3205 N-Channel MOSFET",
  "brief": "55 V N-channel power MOSFET with very low on-resistance, up to 110 A, in TO-220.",
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      "On-resistance (RDS(on))": "8 mOhm at VGS = 10 V",
      "Continuous drain current (ID)": "110 A",
      "Gate threshold voltage": "2 V to 4 V",
      "Power dissipation": "200 W",
      "Package": "TO-220 (G/D/S + tab)",
      "Operating temperature": "-55 C to 175 C"
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