Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (Thyristors)

STMicroelectronics Drives Power-Package Miniaturization While Exceeding Appliance-Safety Standards
Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (Thyristors)

STMicroelectronics Drives Power-Package Miniaturization While Exceeding Appliance-Safety Standards

Advanced SMBflat package, 40% thinner and half the PCB space of closest rival SOT-223, takes AC switches, SCRs and Triacs to new levels of performance and safety Geneva - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world's leading supplier of power semiconductors for equipment such as domestic appliances, lighting and...

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Gate Drivers control power semiconductor applications.
Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (Thyristors)

Gate Drivers control power semiconductor applications.

Incorporating isolated power supplies and protection features required for safe operation of power stages, IGBT and SCR Gate Drivers include isolated analog feedback of critical power stage parameters, DC bus voltage, output current, and device temperature. IGBT gate drivers control 2-6 IGBTs at currents in excess of 1,400 A, while SCR gate drivers control up to 12 SCRs, making them suited for ac...

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Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (Thyristors)

Power Modules offer current ratings up to 400 A.

Packaged in TO-240AA-compatible ADD-A-PAK, Gen VII Power Modules each integrate 2 active components in series and include standard diode, thyristor/diode, thyristor/thyristor, and Schottky rectifier combinations. Units feature blocking voltage up to 1,600 V, dV/dt of 1,000 V/Â-µs, RMS voltage isolation capability of 3,500 V, and surge capability up to 3,000 A. In addition to being lead-free...

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Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (Thyristors)

Thyristors protect high data rate communications equipment.

Compliant with GR-1089 Core, ITU K.20/K.21, IEC61000-4-5, FCC part 68, and UL60950 standards, SiBar(TM) thyristor series transient voltage surge suppressors offer bi-directional protection in industry standard surge current families of 50, 80, and 100 A. They feature 6-400 V voltage range, capacitance value of 12 pF, maximum leakage current of 2 Â-µA, minimum hold current of 150 mA,...

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Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (Thyristors)

Thyristor features front-mounted, digital LED display.

Offered in 20, 30, 45, 80, and 100 A ratings, THV microprocessor-based SCR power controller features programming keys, 3 output modes, and base-up setting (output bias). Set values and input signals, checked and monitored via front display keys, can also be made with external setting unit such as variable resistor. Unit offers programmable phase control or zero-cross control and comes with...

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Protection Thyristor comes in low-profile QFN package.

Designed for dense board telecom applications and customer premises equipment, RoHS-compliant TeccorÂ-® Q2L Series SIDACtorÂ-® device features 1.0 mm height on PCB and delivers telecom protection in chip scale package size. Unit provides bidirectional transient voltage protection and offers various Ipp ratings: 75 A for 5 x 310/10 x 700 Â-µs event (ITU/YDT waveform), 80 A for 10 x...

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SCRs and TRIACS suit range of power switching applications.
Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (Thyristors)

SCRs and TRIACS suit range of power switching applications.

Silicon Controlled Rectifiers, Series CYNB40 and CYNB55 are rated to 40 and 55 A, respectively, and come in non-isolated package. With surge rating of 700 A, Series CYNB55 is suited for applications where high surge currents can occur. Series CTA/CTB Triacs are offered in 30 A rating in isolated package and 35 A rating in non-isolated package. Same ratings are available for high temperature...

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Thyristors suit medium voltage applications.
Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (Thyristors)

Thyristors suit medium voltage applications.

Manufactured on 100 mm diameter silicon wafer, 5.2 kV thyristor incorporates distributed gate architecture for di/dt capability. Unit has RMS current rating of 6,900 A and is encapsulated in fully hermetic, pressure contact package. Rated at 4,500 and 5,200 V respectively, Models K3503FC450 and K3503FC520 are encapsulated in 35 mm thick packages. Applications include DC drives, soft-starts, HVDC,...

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Triacs optimize performance in consumer appliances.
Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (Thyristors)

Triacs optimize performance in consumer appliances.

Model FKPF12N60 and Model FKPF12N80 are 600 and 800 V triacs, respectively. High efficiency is achieved with low on-state loss of 1.5 V max. Designed with planar silicon structure, standard 12 A units are suitable for switching inductive loads. Both triacs are housed in isolated TO-220F packages. Applications include washing machines, vacuum cleaners, dimmers, remote switches, and ac motor...

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