# MGP038N10N

**Megain** · MOSFETs · TO-220

MGP038N10N from Megain, in a TO-220. Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.

## Pinout

| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | input | Gate; controls the channel, with absolute maximum VGS of ±20 V and a threshold VGS(th) of 2 V min to 4 V max at ID=250uA. |
| 2 | D | passive | Drain, also connected to the metal tab; rated for VDS of 100 V and continuous ID of 120 A at TC=25°C (package limited), pulsed 480 A. |
| 3 | S | passive | Source; continuous source current IS is 120 A and body-diode forward voltage VSD is 1.3 V max at IS=50A. |

## Key specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Megain |
| Package | TO-220 |
| Category | Transistors/Thyristors |
| Pins | 3 |

## Electrical characteristics

Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json `metadata.characteristics` carries them as data).

| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Conditions | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage | BVDSS | 100 |  |  | V | VGS=0V, ID=250uA | 2 |
| Drain-Source On-state Resistance | RDS(ON) |  | 3.8 | 4.5 | mΩ | VGS=10V, ID=30A | 2 |
| Gate Threshold Voltage | VGS(th) | 2 | 3 | 4 | V | VGS=VDS, ID=250uA | 2 |
| Drain-Source Leakage Current | IDSS |  |  | 1 | uA | VDS=100V, VGS=0V | 2 |
| Drain-Source Leakage Current | IDSS |  |  | 10 | uA | VDS=100V, VGS=0V, TJ=55℃ | 2 |
| Gate-Source Leakage Current | IGSS | -100 |  | 100 | nA | VGS=±20V, VDS=0V | 2 |
| Continuous Source Current | IS |  |  | 120 | A | VG=VD=0V, Force Current | 2 |
| Diode Forward Voltage | VSD |  |  | 1.3 | V | VGS=0V, IS=50A | 2 |
| Drain-Source Voltage | VDS |  |  | 100 | V |  | 1 |
| Gate-Source Voltage | VGS | -20 |  | 20 | V |  | 1 |
| Drain Current, Continuous | ID |  |  | 120 | A | TC=25℃ | 1 |
| Drain Current, Continuous | ID |  |  | 100 | A | TC=100℃ | 1 |
| Drain Current, Continuous | ID |  |  | 15.6 | A | TA=25℃ | 1 |
| Drain Current, Continuous | ID |  |  | 12.4 | A | TA=70℃ | 1 |
| Pulsed Drain Current | IDM |  |  | 480 | A |  | 1 |
| Single Pulse Avalanche Energy | EAS |  |  | 702 | mJ |  | 1 |
| Avalanche Current | IAS |  |  | 53 | A |  | 1 |
| Total Power Dissipation | PD |  |  | 250 | W | TC=25°C | 1 |
| Total Power Dissipation | PD |  |  | 100 | W | TC=100°C | 1 |
| Total Power Dissipation | PD |  |  | 2 | W | TA=25°C | 1 |
| Total Power Dissipation | PD |  |  | 1.3 | W | TA=70°C | 1 |
| Storage Temperature Range | TSTG | -55 |  | 150 | ℃ |  | 1 |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | TJ | -55 |  | 150 | ℃ |  | 1 |
| Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient | RJA |  |  | 62 | ℃/W |  | 2 |
| Thermal Resistance Junction to Case | RJC |  |  | 0.5 | ℃/W |  | 2 |

## CAD (KiCad official)

- Symbol: `MGP038N10N`
- Footprint: `Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-220-3_Vertical`
- 3D model: TO-220 (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
- 3D model files: `mgp038n10n-etched.step` / `mgp038n10n-etched.glb` carry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleable `Adom.LaserEtch` group (Fusion-ready); `mgp038n10n.step` / `mgp038n10n.glb` are the bare package body.

## Provenance

Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:

- **Datasheet:** [Megain datasheet](https://jlcpcb.com/api/file/downloadByFileSystemAccessId/8603384481793929216) (5 pp, sha256 `d8f6049db559c007`, retrieved 2026-10-18, tier: lcsc)
- **Extractor:** parts-factory `2.0.0` / `extract_pins 0.3`, primary `claude-sonnet-5-5` (text+vision), consensus `claude-opus-5-5` (agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish.
- **CAD:** KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).

[Datasheet PDF](docs/mgp038n10n-datasheet.pdf)