# Thyristor, 600 V, 15 mA, 5.1 A, 8 A, TO-252 (DPAK), 4 Pins ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:2777153RL/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/MCR8DCMT4G/thyristor-600-v-15-ma-51-a-8-to-252-dpak-4-pins **SKU**: MCR8DCMT4G **Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE **Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Thyristors || Thyristors - SCRs **Price**: €0.5590 **Stock**: 1000+ **Lead Time**: 127 days (indicative) ## Description Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage, Vdrm:600V; Gate Trigger Current Max, Igt:15mA; Current It av:5.1A; On State RMS Current IT(rms):8A; Thyristor Case Style:TO-252; No. of Pins:4Pins; Peak ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Msl | MSL 1 - Unlimited | | Svhc | To Be Advised | | No. Of Pins | 4Pins | | Product Range | MCR8DCx | | Thyristor Mounting | Surface Mount | | Holding Current Max | 30mA | | On State Rms Current | 8A | | Thyristor Case Style | TO-252 (DPAK) | | Average On State Current | 5.1A | | Gate Trigger Current Max | 15mA | | Gate Trigger Voltage Max | 1V | | Operating Temperature Max | 125°C | | Peak Non Repetitive Surge Current | - | | Peak Repetitive Off State Voltage | 600V | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2777153RL/) - **Thyristors** - Expertise Applied | Answers Delivered Surface Mount – 600V - 800V > MCR8DCM, MCR8DCN ~~Pb~~ - MCR8DCM, MCR8DCN ~~@~~ **Description** Designed for high volume, low cost, industrial and consumer applications such as motor control; process control; temperature, light and speed control. **Features** - • Small Size Body Model, 3B > 8000 V • Passivated Die for Machine Model, C > 400 V Reliability and Uniformity • Pb−Free Packages are - • Low Level Triggering and Available Holding Characteristics - • Available in Two Package Styles Surface Mount Lead Form − Case 369C - • Epoxy Meets UL 94 V−0 @ 0.125 in - my ~~a~~ • ESD Ratings: Human - **Pin Out Functional Diagram** - 7, 4 **G** - **A K** - 1 2 3 - 2» he **Additional Information** = - **Datasheet Resources Samples** © 2019 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 07/25/19 **Thyristors** Surface Mount – 600V - 800V > MCR8DCM, MCR8DCN **==> picture [93 x 32] intentionally omitted <==** **==> picture [506 x 633] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Maximum Ratings (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Peak Repetitive Off−State Voltage (Note 1) MCR8DCM VDRM, 600 V
(− 40 to 1125°C, Sine Wave, 50 to 60 Hz, Gate Open) MCR8DCN VRRM 800
On-State RMS Current (180ºConduction Angles; TC = 105°C) IT (RMS) 8.0 A
Average On−State Current (180° Conduction Angles; TC = 105°C) IT(AV) 5.1 A
Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current(1/2 Cycle, Sine Wave 60 Hz, TJ = 110°C) ITSM 80 A
Circuit Fusing Consideration (t = 8.3 ms) I [2] t 26 A²sec
Forward Peak Gate Power (Pulse Width ≤ 10 µsec,TC = 105°C) PGM 5.0 W
Forward Average Gate Power (t = 8.3 msec, TC = 105°C) PGM (AV) 0.5 W
Forward Peak Gate Current (Pulse Width ≤ 1.0 µsec, TC= 105°C) IGM 2.0 A
Operating Junction Temperature Range TJ -40 to 125 °C
Storage Temperature Range Tstg -40 to 150 °C
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the Recommended Operating Conditions is
not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the Recommended Operating Conditions may affect device reliability.
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.
Thermal Characteristics
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case R Ɵ JC 2.2
°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Ambient R Ɵ JA 88
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Ambient (Note 2) R Ɵ JA 80
Maximum Device Temperature for Soldering Purposes (Note 3) TL 260 °C
Electrical Characteristics - OFF (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Peak Repetitive Forward or Reverse Blocking Current (Note 3) TJ = 25°C IDRM, - - 0.01 mA
(VAK = Rated VDRM or VRRM, RGK = 1.0 kΩ TJ = 125°C IRRM - - 5.0
Electrical Characteristics - ON (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted; Electricals apply in both directions)
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Peak On−State Voltage (Note 4) (ITM = 16 A) VTM – 1.4 1.8 V
Gate Trigger Current (Continuous dc) (Note 5) (VAK = 12 Vdc, RL = 100 Ω) (T(TJ J = −40°C)= 25°C) IGT 2.0_ 7.0_ 3015 µA
Gate Trigger Voltage (Continuous dc) ( TJ = 25°C) 0.5 0.65 1.0
(VD = 12 V, RL = 100 Ω) (TJ = −40°C) VGT _ _ 2.0 V
(VD = 12 V, RL = 100 Ω) (Note 5) (TJ = 125°C) 0.2 _ _
Holding Current ( TJ = 25°C) 4.0 22 30 mA
(VD = 12 V, Initiating Current = 200 mA, RGK = 1 kΩ) (TJ = −40°C) IH _ _ 60
Latching Current(VD = 12 V, IG = 2.0 mA, RGK = 1 kΩ) (T(TJ = −40°C)J = 25°C) IL 4.0− 22_ 3060 mA
Dynamic Characteristics
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Critical Rate of Rise of Off−State Voltage(VAK = Rated VDRM, Exponential Waveform, Gate Open, TJ = 125ºC) dv/dt 50 200 − V/µs
Critical Rate of Rise of On−State Current di/dt − − 50 A/ms
(IPK = 50 A, Pw = 40 sec, diG/dt = 1 A/sec, Igt = 50 mA
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2. Surface mounted on minimum recommended pad size. - 3 1/8" from case for 10 seconds. 4. Pulse Test; Pulse Width ≤ 2.0 msec, Duty Cycle ≤ 2%. © 2019 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 07/25/19 **Thyristors** Surface Mount – 600V - 800V > MCR8DCM, MCR8DCN **==> picture [93 x 32] intentionally omitted <==** ## **Voltage Current Characteristic of SCR** **==> picture [245 x 103] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Symbol Parameter
VDRM Peak Repetitive Forward Off State Voltage
IDRM Peak Forward Blocking Current
VRRM Peak Repetitive Reverse Off State Voltage
IRRM Peak Reverse Blocking Current
VTM Maximum On State Voltage
IH Holding Current
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Figure 1. Average Current Derating
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+Current
VTM Quadrant 1Main Terminal 2+
On State
IRRM at VRRM IH
Off State +Voltage
IH IDRM at VDRM
Quadrant 3Main Terminal 2- VTM
Figure 2. On−State Power Dissipation
12
10
180°
8.0 = Conduction 90° 120°
Angle dc
6.0 60°
= 30°
4.0
2.0
0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 4.0 5.0 0.6
IT(AV), AVERAGE ON-STATE CURRENT (AMPS)
Figure 4. Transient Thermal Response
1.0
0.1
Z JC(t) [ = R] JC(t) [r(t)]
0.01
0.1 1.0 10 100 1000 10 K
t, TIME (ms)
, AVERAGE POWER DISSI PATION (WATTS)
(AV)
P
(NORMALIZED)
r(t), TRANSIENT THERMAL RESISTANCE
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Figure 5. Typical Gate Trigger Current vs Junction Temperature
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Figure 6. Typical Gate Trigger Voltage vs Junction Temperature
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Figure 8. Typical Latching Current vs Junction Temperature
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Dimensions
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b3 B c2
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L3 Z Z
D Detail A H
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L4 NOTE 7
b2 c Bottom View Bottom View
e Side View Alternate
b Construction
Top View 0.005 (0).13 M C H
L2 GAUGEPLANE C Seating
Plane
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Inches Millimeters
Dim
Min Max Min Max
A 0.087 0.094 2.20 2.40
A1 0.000 0.005 0.00 0.12
b 0.022 0.030 0.55 0.75
b2 0.026 0.033 0.65 0.85
b3 0.209 0.217 5.30 5.50
c 0.019 0.023 0.49 0.59
c2 0.019 0.023 0.49 0.59
D 0.213 0.224 5.40 5.70
E 0.252 0.260 6.40 6.60
e 0.091 2.30
H 0.374 0.406 9.50 10.30
L 0.058 0.070 1.47 1.78
L1 0.114 2.90
L2 0.019 0.023 0.49 0.59
L3 0.053 0.065 1.35 1.65
L4 0.028 0.039 0.70 1.00
Z 0.154 - 3.90 -
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1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI Y14.5M, 1982. 2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH. ## **Soldering Footprint** **==> picture [184 x 112] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
6.20 3.00
0.244 0.118
2.58
0.102
5.80
1.60 6.17
0.228
0.063 0.243
SCALE 3: 1 mm
inches
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4
DPAK-3 CR
Case 369C 8DCxG
1 [2] Style 4 YMAXX
3
Y =Year
M =Month
A =Assembly Site
AKA =Diode Polarity
G =Pb-Free Package
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