What is the IRF1404 used for?

It is an N-channel power MOSFET for switching DC loads: motors, relays, solenoids, LED strips and power supply circuits. Its low on-resistance suits high-current, low-voltage work.

Can I drive it directly from an Arduino or 3.3 V board?

Not well. The IRF1404 is specified for about 10 V gate drive, so at 3.3 V or 5 V it stays partly on and heats up. Use a gate driver or a logic-level MOSFET instead.

What are its voltage and current ratings?

It is rated for 40 V drain-to-source and around 162 A pulsed drain current, with on-resistance near 4 mΩ at 10 V gate drive. Stay well below 40 V in your circuit.

Fifteen IRF1404 transistors only. No heatsinks, insulators, gate resistors or other parts are included.

How does it compare with the IRF3205 or IRFZ44N?

The IRF1404 has lower on-resistance than both, so it runs cooler at the same current. The IRF3205 handles more voltage (55 V), and the IRFZ44N is cheaper but less efficient.

Do I need a heatsink?

For light loads, no. For sustained currents of several amps or more, mount it on a heatsink; the TO-220 tab takes a standard clip or screw.

Where is the 15 PCS 5X MOSFET Transistor IRF1404 cheapest?

At Walmart, for $13.12, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the 15 PCS 5X MOSFET Transistor IRF1404?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

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Our take on the 15 PCS 5X MOSFET Transistor IRF1404

This is a 15-piece pack of IRF1404 N-channel power MOSFETs in the TO-220 package, the standard through-hole part hobbyists and repair techs use for switching heavy loads. The IRF1404 is known for very low on-resistance (around 4 mΩ at 10 V gate drive) and a 40 V, 162 A rating, so it handles motors, relays, LED strips and power supplies with little heat. It is a logic-level-friendly part only up to a point: it needs a solid 10 V gate drive to hit its rated low resistance, so it is not ideal for direct 3.3 V or 5 V microcontroller drive without a gate driver. Against generic IRFZ44N or IRF3205 parts, it trades a lower voltage ceiling for much lower conduction loss.

Best forMotor and relay switching projectsRepairing or building power suppliesHobbyists and makers needing sparesHigh-current DC load control

Pros

Very low on-resistance for low heat
High 162 A pulsed current rating
Standard TO-220 package fits heatsinks and breadboards
15 pieces give spares for multiple builds
Well-documented, widely used part number

Cons

40 V maximum drain-source voltage limits it to lower-voltage circuits
Needs about 10 V gate drive for full performance
Not logic-level for direct 3.3 V or 5 V drive
Unbranded pack, so no datasheet or batch guarantees
No heatsinks or gate resistors included

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About the 15 PCS 5X MOSFET Transistor IRF1404

This is a set of IRF1404 MOSFET transistors. The listing title reads "15 PCS 5X", and the package contents list 15 transistors.

A MOSFET can work in one of two modes. In depletion mode, the channel conducts most when there is no gate voltage, and conductivity drops as gate voltage increases. In enhancement mode, there is no channel and no conduction at zero gate voltage. Applying gate voltage creates a channel, and a higher gate voltage makes the device conduct better.

Model: IRF1404
Type: MOSFET transistor
Color: Black
Quantity: 15 pcs
In the box: 15 x transistor

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

What is the IRF1404 used for?: It is an N-channel power MOSFET for switching DC loads: motors, relays, solenoids, LED strips and power supply circuits. Its low on-resistance suits high-current, low-voltage work.
Can I drive it directly from an Arduino or 3.3 V board?: Not well. The IRF1404 is specified for about 10 V gate drive, so at 3.3 V or 5 V it stays partly on and heats up. Use a gate driver or a logic-level MOSFET instead.
What are its voltage and current ratings?: It is rated for 40 V drain-to-source and around 162 A pulsed drain current, with on-resistance near 4 mΩ at 10 V gate drive. Stay well below 40 V in your circuit.
What is in the pack?: Fifteen IRF1404 transistors only. No heatsinks, insulators, gate resistors or other parts are included.
How does it compare with the IRF3205 or IRFZ44N?: The IRF1404 has lower on-resistance than both, so it runs cooler at the same current. The IRF3205 handles more voltage (55 V), and the IRFZ44N is cheaper but less efficient.
Do I need a heatsink?: For light loads, no. For sustained currents of several amps or more, mount it on a heatsink; the TO-220 tab takes a standard clip or screw.
Where is the 15 PCS 5X MOSFET Transistor IRF1404 cheapest?: At Walmart, for $13.12, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the 15 PCS 5X MOSFET Transistor IRF1404?: Rated 4 out of 5 from 1 ratings.