To get better and longer-lasting performance from an electronic component, the designer or user should not use it at its highest capability or ratings; instead, we recommend using it at least 20% below its maximum ratings. As a result, the same holds true for the IRF730: the transistor's maximum drain to source voltage is 400V, so don't drive loads higher than 320V; the transistor's maximum continuous current is 5.5A, so don't drive loads higher than 4.4A. Because the maximum pulsed drain current is 22A, never drive a load greater than 17.6A and always operate and store the transistor at temperatures between -55 and +150 ℃.