Discrete Components

Detailed analysis of RFO effects on individual semiconductor components including MOSFETs, BJTs, and voltage regulators.

MOSFET IRF540N - Temperature Over Time

Test conditions: 30 minutes exposure (out of circuit), 11 V with 470 Ω load resistor. Date: 2021‑03‑09.

Key Finding: RFO-treated MOSFET maintained consistently lower operating temperature throughout the test period

Peak Temperature Reduction: 3.2°C at 10 minutes

Source: assets/data/irf540n_temp_profile_2021-03-09.csv

BJT 2N4401 - Temperature Over Time

Test conditions: Ambient 24.1 °C. Date: 2025‑03‑09.

Key Finding: RFO-treated BJT showed improved thermal stability with lower peak temperatures

Average Temperature Reduction: 2.1°C

Diode 1N4002 - Temperature Over Time

Test conditions: 30 min exposure, 11 V, 47 Ω load (ambient: 24.9 °C). Date: 2025‑03‑11.

Key Finding: RFO treatment resulted in more stable thermal profile with reduced temperature spikes

Thermal Stability: 15% reduction in temperature variance

2N4401 BJT - Post‑Exposure Thermal Test

Test conditions: 2N4401 exposed for 30 minutes two days prior. Date: 3/13.

Key Finding: RFO effects persisted for multiple days after initial exposure

Persistence: Thermal benefits maintained 48 hours post-treatment

2N4401 BJT - Voltage Measurements

Measurements at 5 minutes and Off state: VBC, VCE, VBE.

Key Finding: RFO-treated BJT exhibited improved voltage characteristics

Voltage Stability: Enhanced voltage retention across all measurement points

MOSFET IRF540 - Live Temperature & VDS

Test conditions: PSU 5 V, 1.3 A. Date: 3/25/05.

Key Finding: RFO treatment improved both thermal and electrical performance simultaneously

Dual Improvement: Lower temperature operation with enhanced VDS characteristics

IRF540 4.2V Test - Extended Analysis

VDS test at 4.2V with comprehensive thermal monitoring.

Key Finding: RFO effects scale with voltage, showing greater benefits at higher operating voltages

Voltage Scaling: Temperature reduction increased with applied voltage

IRFZ44N - Drain Current Analysis

Drain current measurements at various gate voltages.

Key Finding: RFO-treated MOSFET showed improved current characteristics

Current Efficiency: Enhanced current flow at lower gate voltages

7805 Voltage Regulator - Thermal Profile

Linear regulator temperature analysis under load conditions.

Key Finding: RFO treatment improved thermal efficiency of voltage regulation

Thermal Improvement: Consistent lower operating temperature throughout test period

Gate Threshold Voltage - MOSFET Analysis

Gate threshold voltage comparison between RFO-treated and control MOSFETs.

Key Finding: RFO-treated MOSFETs exhibited lower gate threshold voltage

Threshold Reduction: 2.4V vs 3.1V (22.6% improvement)

IRFZ44N - Thermal Persistence Test

35-day persistence test showing long-term RFO effects.

Key Finding: RFO effects persisted for 35 days without additional treatment

Long-term Stability: Thermal benefits maintained over extended period