15/07/2026
This image compares MOSFET, BJT Transistor, and IGBT. These are three different semiconductor switching devices used in electronic circuits.
1. MOSFET (IRFP460)
Example: IRFP460 (TO-247 package)
Control: Voltage-controlled (needs voltage at the Gate)
Maximum Voltage: 500 V
Maximum Current: 20 A
Maximum Power: 280 W
Switching Speed: Very High (excellent for high-frequency switching)
Pins:
G = Gate
D = Drain
S = Source
Common Applications:
SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply)
DC-DC converters
Inverters
High-speed switching circuits
2. BJT Transistor (2SC5200)
Example: 2SC5200 (TO-247 package)
Control: Current-controlled (requires base current)
Maximum Voltage: 230 V
Maximum Current: 15 A
Maximum Power: 150 W
Pins:
B = Base
C = Collector
E = Emitter
Common Applications:
Audio power amplifiers
Linear amplifier circuits
Signal amplification
3. IGBT (FGH60N60)
Example: FGH60N60 (TO-247 package)
Control: Voltage-controlled (like a MOSFET)
Maximum Voltage: 600 V
Maximum Current: 60 A
Maximum Power: 300 W
Pins:
G = Gate
C = Collector
E = Emitter
Common Applications:
Motor drives
Induction heaters
Welding machines
High-power inverters
Main Differences
Feature
MOSFET
BJT
IGBT
Control
Voltage
Current
Voltage
Switching Speed
Very High
Lower
Medium
Best For
High-frequency switching
Amplification
High-power switching
Common Use
SMPS, Inverters
Audio Amplifiers
Motor Drives, Welders
Important Note
The voltage, current, and power values shown in the image apply only to the specific example devices (IRFP460, 2SC5200, and FGH60N60). Different MOSFETs, BJTs, and IGBTs can have very different ratings.
If you repair solar inverters, AC PCBs, or SMPS, the MOSFET and IGBT are the most commonly used switching devices, while the 2SC5200 BJT is mainly used in audio amplifier circuits.
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