ROHM US5U38 User Guide and Manual
Summary
The ROHM US5U38 is a compact transistor combining a P-channel MOSFET with a Schottky barrier diode in a TUMT5 package, designed for switching applications. The datasheet details its low on-resistance, fast switching characteristics, 2.5V low voltage drive capability, and built-in diode with low forward voltage. It includes absolute maximum ratings, electrical characteristics, and application circuit recommendations. Target users are power electronics engineers and circuit designers developing efficient switching power supplies, DC-DC converters, and load switching circuits in portable and consumer electronics.
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US5U38
Transistor
2.5V Drive Pch+SBD MOSFET US5U38
Structure Dimensions (Unit : mm)
Silicon P-channel MOSFET
TUMT5
Schottky Barrier DIODE
Features 1) The US5U38 combines Pch MOSFET with a Schottky barrier diode in a TUMT5 package. 2) Low on-resistance with fast switching. 3) Low voltage drive (2.5V).
4) Built-in schottky barrier diode has low forward voltage. Abbreviated symbol : U38
Equivalent circuit
Applications
Switching (5) (4)
Packaging specifications
Package Taping Type Code TR
∗1 (1)Gate
Basic ordering unit (pieces)
(2)Source 0. 2M ax (1) (2) (3) (3)Anode
US5U38
∗1 ESD protection diode (4)Cathode ∗2 Body diode (5)Drain
Absolute maximum ratings (Ta=25°C) <MOSFET>
Parameter Symbol Limits Unit
Drain-source voltage −20 VVDSS Gate-source voltage ±12 VVGSS Continuous ±1.0 AID
Drain current
Pulsed ±4.0 AIDP Source current Continuous −0.4 AIS
(Body diode) ∗1
Pulsed −4.0 AISP
Channel temperature °CTch
∗3 0.7Power dissipation W / ELEMENTPD
Repetitive peak reverse voltage VRM V25 Reverse voltage VR V20 Forward current IF A0.7 IFSM ∗2
Forward current surge peak A3.0 Junction temperature Tj °C150
0.5Power dissipation ∗3 W / ELEMENTPD
<MOSFET AND Di>
Power dissipation 1.0 W / TOTALPD Range of storage temperature −55 to +150 °CTstg ∗1 Pw≤10µs, Duty cycle≤1% ∗2 60Hz•1cyc. ∗3 Mounted on a ceramic board
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Manual Details
| Brand | ROHM |
|---|---|
| Pages | 6 |
| File Size | 134.54 KB |
| Published | June 16, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key features of the US5U38?
The US5U38 combines a P-channel MOSFET with a Schottky barrier diode in one package, offering low on-resistance, fast switching, and low voltage drive (2.5V).
What is the absolute maximum drain current for the US5U38?
The absolute maximum continuous drain current is ±1.0 A, and the pulsed drain current is ±4.0 A.
What is the typical on-resistance at a -2.5V gate drive?
At a gate-source voltage of -2.5V and a drain current of -0.5A, the typical static drain-source on-state resistance (RDS(on)) is 570 mΩ.
Is this product suitable for medical or aerospace applications?
No. The document states these products are not designed for use in equipment requiring extremely high reliability where malfunction could endanger life, such as medical or aerospace devices.