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TO-263 (D2PAK)

High-power SMD package — up to 3W, for power MOSFETs and linear regulators

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Category Power Package
Library Package_TO_SOT_SMD
Footprint TO-263-2
Pads 3
Pitch 2.54mm
Body Size 15.2 x 10.2mm
Mounting Surface Mount
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TO-263 (D2PAK)

Package: TO-263-2 Library: Package_TO_SOT_SMD Category: Power Package Pads: 3 Pitch: 2.54mm Body Size: 15.2 x 10.2mm Mounting: Surface Mount

Description

The TO-263 (D2PAK) is the larger sibling of the DPAK, providing even better thermal performance for high-power surface-mount applications. With a 15.2 x 10.2mm footprint and massive thermal tab, it handles up to 3W on standard PCBs and much more with thermal vias and internal copper planes. Used for high-current MOSFETs (IRFR024N), power linear regulators (LM338), and high-side switches. The D2PAK eliminates the need for heatsinks and through-hole mounting while matching TO-220 power levels in a fully SMD assembly process.

Usage Notes

  • Designed for reflow soldering (paste stencil recommended)
  • Pad size optimized for 2.54mm pitch components
  • Follow IPC-7351 land pattern guidelines

KiCad Library Reference

This footprint is from the official KiCad Package_TO_SOT_SMD library. Full identifier: Package_TO_SOT_SMD:TO-263-2

To use in your project:

  1. Open the Footprint Library Manager in KiCad
  2. Search for TO-263-2
  3. Assign to your schematic symbol in the Symbol Properties dialog

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