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Motorola Thyristor Device Data

Silicon Controlled Rectifiers

Reverse Blocking Triode Thyristors

PNPN devices designed for high volume, line-powered consumer applications such

as relay and lamp drivers, small motor controls, gate drivers for larger thyristors, and

sensing and detection circuits. Supplied in an inexpensive plastic TO-226AA package

which is readily adaptable for use in automatic insertion equipment.

• Sensitive Gate Trigger Current — 200 µA Maximum

• Low Reverse and Forward Blocking Current — 100 µA Maximum, TC = 125°C

• Low Holding Current — 5 mA Maximum

• Glass-Passivated Surface for Reliability and Uniformity

Rating

Symbol

Value

Unit

Peak Repetitive Forward and Reverse Blocking Voltage(1)

(TJ = 25 to 125°C, RGK = 1 kΩ

MCR100-3

MCR100-4

MCR100-6

MCR100-8

VDRM

and

VRRM

100

200

400

600

Volts

Forward Current RMS (See Figures 1 & 2)

(All Conduction Angles)

IT(RMS)

0.8

Amps

Peak Forward Surge Current, TA = 25°C

(1/2 Cycle, Sine Wave, 60 Hz)

ITSM

10

Amps

Circuit Fusing Considerations

(t = 8.3 ms)

I2t

0.415

A2s

Peak Gate Power — Forward, TA = 25°C

PGM

0.1

Watts

Average Gate Power — Forward, TA = 25°C

PGF(AV)

0.01

Watt

Peak Gate Current — Forward, TA = 25°C

(300

µs, 120 PPS)

IGFM

1

Amp

Peak Gate Voltage — Reverse

VGRM

5

Volts

Operating Junction Temperature Range @ Rated VRRM and VDRM

TJ

–40 to +125

°C

Storage Temperature Range

Tstg

–40 to +150

°C

Lead Solder Temperature

(

t 1/16I from case, 10 s max)

—

+230

°C

1. VDRM and VRRM for all types can be applied on a continuous basis. Ratings apply for zero or negative gate voltage; however, positive gate

voltage shall not be applied concurrent with negative potential on the anode. Blocking voltages shall not be tested with a constant current

source such that the voltage ratings of the devices are exceeded.

Preferred devices are Motorola recommended choices for future use and best overall value.

Order this document

by MCR100/D

MOTOROLA

SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA

MCR100

Series

SCRs

0.8 AMPERE RMS

100 thru 600 VOLTS

*Motorola preferred devices

CASE 29-04

(TO-226AA)

STYLE 10

K

G

A

K

G

A

*