1
Motorola Thyristor Device Data
Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
Reverse Blocking Triode Thyristors
. . . PNPN devices designed for high volume consumer applications such as
temperature, light, and speed control; process and remote control, and warning
systems where reliability of operation is important.
Passivated Surface for Reliability and Uniformity
Power Rated at Economical Prices
Practical Level Triggering and Holding Characteristics
Flat, Rugged, Thermopad Construction for Low Thermal Resistance, High Heat
Dissipation and Durability
Recommended Electrical Replacement for C106
MAXIMUM RATINGS
(TJ = 25
C unless otherwise noted.)
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
*Repetitive Peak Forward and Reverse Blocking Voltage(1)
(1/2 Sine Wave)
(RGK = 1000 ohms, TC = 40 to +110
C)
VDRM
or
VRRM
400
Volts
*Nonrepetitive Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage
(1/2 Sine Wave, RGK = 1000 ohms,
TC = 40
to +110
C)
VRSM
450
Volts
*Average OnState Current
(TC = 40 to + 90
C)
(TC = +100
C)
IT(AV)
2.6
1.6
Amps
*Surge OnState Current
(1/2 Sine Wave, 60 Hz, TC = +90
C)
(1/2 Sine Wave, 1.5 ms, TC = +90
C)
ITSM
25
35
Amps
Circuit Fusing
(t = 8.3 ms)
I2t
2.6
A2s
*Peak Gate Power
(Pulse Width = 10
s, TC = 90
C)
PGM
0.5
Watts
*Indicates JEDEC Registered Data.
(continued)
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.
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SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA
Motorola, Inc. 1999
2N6240
CASE 77-08
(TO-225AA)
STYLE 2
SCRs
4 AMPERES RMS
400 VOLTS
K
A
G
A
K
A
G
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MAXIMUM RATINGS -- continued
(TJ = 25
C unless otherwise noted.)
Rating
Unit
Value
Symbol
*Average Gate Power
(t = 8.3 ms, TC = 90
C)
PG(AV)
0.1
Watt
Peak Forward Gate Current
IGM
0.2
Amp
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
VRGM
6
Volts
*Operating Junction Temperature Range
TJ
40 to +110
C
*Storage Temperature Range
Tstg
40 to +150
C
Mounting Torque(1)
6
in. lb.
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
*Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case
R
JC
--
3
C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient
R
JA
--
75
C/W
*Indicates JEDEC Registered Data.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(TC = 25
C and RGK = 1000 ohms unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristic
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
* Peak Forward or Reverse Blocking Current
(VAK = Rated VDRM or VRRM) TC = 25
C
TC = 110
C
IDRM, IRRM
--
--
--
--
10
200
A
A
*Peak Forward "On" Voltage
(ITM = 8.2 A Peak, Pulse Width = 1 to 2 ms, 2% Duty Cycle)
VTM
--
--
2.2
Volts
Gate Trigger Current (Continuous dc)(2)
(VAK = 12 Vdc, RL = 24 Ohms)
*(VAK = 12 Vdc, RL = 24 Ohms,
TC = 40
C)
IGT
--
--
--
--
200
500
A
Gate Trigger Voltage (Continuous dc)
(Source Voltage = 12 V, RS = 50 Ohms)
*(VAK = 12 Vdc, RL = 24 Ohms, TC = 40
C)
VGT
--
--
1
Volts
Gate NonTrigger Voltage
(VAK = Rated VDRM, RL = 100 Ohms, TC = 110
C)
VGD
0.2
--
--
Volts
Holding Current
(VAK = 12 Vdc, IGT = 2 mA)
TC = 25
C
*(Initiating OnState Current = 200 mA)
TC = 40
C
IH
--
--
--
--
5
10
mA
*Total TurnOn Time
(Source Voltage = 12 V, RS = 6 k Ohms)
(ITM = 8.2 A, IGT = 2 mA, Rated VDRM)
(Rise Time = 20 ns, Pulse Width = 10
s)
tgt
--
2
--
s
Forward Voltage Application Rate
(VD = Rated VDRM, TC = 110
C)
dv/dt
--
10
--
V/
s
*Indicates JEDEC Registered Data.
1. Torque rating applies with use of compression washer (B52200F006 or equivalent). Mounting torque in excess of 6 in. lb. does not appreciably
lower case-to-sink thermal resistance. Anode lead and heatsink contact pad are common. (See AN209 B)
For soldering purposes (either terminal connection or device mounting), soldering temperatures shall not exceed +200
C. For optimum
results an activated flux (oxide removing) is recommended.
2. Measurement does not include RGK current.
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Motorola Thyristor Device Data
dc
106
82
94
110
102
98
0
0.8
1.6
2.4
3.2
90
4.0
IT(AV), AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT (AMP)
86
90
50
30
110
FIGURE 1 MAXIMUM CASE TEMPERATURE
0
FIGURE 2 MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
IT(AV), AVERAGE FORWARD CURRENT (AMP)
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
180
90
60
= 30
dc
C
T
, MAXIMUM
ALLOW
ABLE CASE
TEMPERA
TURE ( C)
A
T
, MAXIMUM
ALLOW
ABLE
AMBIENT
0.4
1.2
2.0
2.8
3.6
0
f = 60 Hz
120
70
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
180
90
60
= 30
0
f = 60 Hz
TEMPERA
TURE ( C)
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI
Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH.
STYLE 2:
PIN 1.
CATHODE
2.
ANODE
3.
GATE
B
A
M
K
F
C
Q
H
V
G
S
D
J
R
U
1
3
2
2 PL
M
A
M
0.25 (0.010)
B
M
M
A
M
0.25 (0.010)
B
M
DIM
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MILLIMETERS
INCHES
A
0.425
0.435
10.80
11.04
B
0.295
0.305
7.50
7.74
C
0.095
0.105
2.42
2.66
D
0.020
0.026
0.51
0.66
F
0.115
0.130
2.93
3.30
G
0.094 BSC
2.39 BSC
H
0.050
0.095
1.27
2.41
J
0.015
0.025
0.39
0.63
K
0.575
0.655
14.61
16.63
M
5 TYP
5 TYP
Q
0.148
0.158
3.76
4.01
R
0.045
0.055
1.15
1.39
S
0.025
0.035
0.64
0.88
U
0.145
0.155
3.69
3.93
V
0.040
1.02
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CASE 7708
(TO225AA)
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