{"id":62,"date":"2026-04-22T11:47:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exicon.info\/news\/?p=62"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:14:11","slug":"exicon-equivalents-available-for-renesas-eol-mosfets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exicon.info\/news\/?p=62","title":{"rendered":"Exicon Equivalents Available for Renesas EOL MOSFETs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renesas has announced End of Life (EOL) for its Lateral MOSFET range, which includes the popular 2SK1058. Several parts have already passed Last Time Order (LTO) and Last Time Buy (LTB) status, creating immediate challenges for manufacturers supporting existing designs or developing next generation products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For engineers and purchasing teams seeking a dependable Renesas MOSFET replacement, Profusion offers a proven, production ready alternative: Exicon Lateral MOSFETs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exicon.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exicon-mosfet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6756756463442612;width:83px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exicon.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exicon-mosfet.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exicon.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exicon-mosfet-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Proven Lateral MOSFET Solution for Audio and Power Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With decades of experience supplying the audio industry, Exicon Lateral MOSFETs provide a secure migration path for manufacturers currently relying on Renesas equivalents, allowing designers to maintain or even improve audio performance and reliability without costly redesign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key benefits of adopting Exicon MOSFETs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Long Term Availability<\/strong><br>Exicon will continue to manufacture and support MOSFETs for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Excellent Linearity<\/strong><br>Ideal for audio applications where signal purity matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Easy Paralleling for High-power Designs<\/strong><br>Build scalable designs without added complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High Quality Audio Reproduction<\/strong><br>Trusted by leading audio brands for the most demanding applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simpler, More Robust Designs<\/strong><br>Stable lateral MOSFET characteristics mean no driver transistor required and no thermal runaway, removing the need for complex protection circuitry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Excellent Linearity<\/strong><br>This equates to lower distortion ideal for audio and precision amplification applications where signal purity matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Higher Power Versions Available<\/strong><br>Including the 250W ECW20N20-W6 and ECW20P20-W6 for more compact designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exicon.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exicon-mosfet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6756756463442612;width:86px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exicon.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exicon-mosfet.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exicon.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exicon-mosfet-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trusted by Leading Audio Manufacturers Worldwide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exicon Lateral MOSFETs have been a popular choice for over 30 years, widely used by leading brands in high power, high quality audio and power applications, including:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional and consumer power amplifiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active speaker PA systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High end and boutique audio equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ultrasonic systems such as sonar and wire bonders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low field, low MHz MRI imaging systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Straightforward Migration Path from Renesas Obsolescence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your designs currently specify Renesas MOSFETs, specifically the 2SJ352, 2SJ162, 2SK2221 or 2SK1058, Exicon offers proven, pin-compatible alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Profusion holds stock and provides technical guidance to support a smooth transition from Renesas MOSFETs to modern Exicon replacements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please consult the table below for the equivalent parts we recommend:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Renesas Part&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/th><th>Recommended Exicon part<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>2SK1056-E, 2SK1057-E, 2SK1058-E<\/td><td>ECX10N20-W6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2SJ160-E, 2SJ161-E, 2SJ162-E&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>ECX10P20-W6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2SK2220-E, 2SK2221-E<\/td><td>ECX10N20-W6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2SJ351-E, 2SJ352-E&nbsp;<\/td><td>ECX10P20-W6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exicon.info\/cross-ref.php\">View our cross reference charts for purchase links.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renesas has announced End of Life (EOL) for its Lateral MOSFET range, which includes the popular 2SK1058. 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