In an era of supply chain diversification, engineers globally are seeking reliable, high-performance alternatives to established components. For those evaluating Infineon's popular N-channel MOSFET IRLML0060TRPBF, the high-performance Chinese-designed alternative—VBsemi's VB1695—presents a strategic upgrade.
Beyond a simple drop-in replacement, the VB1695 delivers enhanced electrical characteristics while offering the stability and cost advantages of a modern, diversified supply chain.
Beyond Replacement: A Technical Performance Upgrade
While the IRLML0060TRPBF is a proven SOT-23 solution rated for 60V and 2.7A, the VB1695 builds on this foundation for superior efficiency. Featuring the same 60V drain-source voltage and industry-standard SOT-23 package, it achieves critical breakthroughs:
Lower Conduction Losses: The VB1695 boasts a significantly reduced on-resistance. At a 10V gate drive, it achieves just 75mΩ, an 18.5% improvement over the IRLML0060TRPBF's 92mΩ. This translates directly into higher efficiency and cooler operation.
Greater Current Capability: The continuous drain current is increased to 4A, providing substantial headroom over the original 2.7A rating. This offers enhanced design flexibility and robustness for handling peak currents.
Superior Low-Voltage Performance: With an on-resistance of only 86mΩ at a 4.5V gate drive, the VB1695 excels in low-voltage logic-level applications, ensuring efficient power switching even with modern microcontrollers.
Where It Excels: Application Benefits
The technical advantages of the VB1695 deliver tangible benefits in its target applications:
Load Switching & Power Management: In portable devices, battery protection circuits, and DC-DC converters, lower RDS(on) minimizes voltage drop and power loss, extending battery life and improving thermal performance.
Compact Motor Drives: For small fans, actuators, and consumer robotics, the higher current rating and reduced conduction losses enable more powerful or efficient designs within the same tiny footprint.
Signal & Power Path Control: Its enhanced efficiency makes it ideal for high-side/low-side switches, power gating, and other control functions in space-constrained PCBs.
The Strategic Value: Performance & Supply Chain Resilience
Choosing the VB1695 benefits both your technical design and supply chain strategy.
Guaranteed Performance Parity (or Better): The VB1695 meets or exceeds key specifications of the IRLML0060TRPBF, ensuring a seamless, low-risk design transition.
Mitigate Supply Chain Risk: Sourcing from a leading Chinese manufacturer like VBsemi diversifies your supply base, providing a buffer against shortages or price volatility.
Cost Efficiency: Competitive pricing reduces overall system cost, enhancing product market competitiveness without compromising quality.
Conclusion: A Smart Choice for Modern, Compact Designs
VBsemi’s VB1695 is more than an alternative; it's a forward-looking component choice. It delivers the proven performance to confidently replace the IRLML0060TRPBF, adds measurable efficiency improvements, and comes with the strategic advantages of a diversified, resilient supply chain.
For your next-generation portable device, power management module, or compact motor drive, evaluating the VB1695 isn't just about finding a substitute—it's about upgrading to a smarter, more capable solution.