# SCR THYRISTOR, 55A, 600V, TO-220AB ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:7939176/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/S6055R/scr-thyristor-55a-600v-to-220ab **SKU**: S6055R **Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE **Category**: Semiconductors - Discretes || Thyristors || Thyristors - SCRs **Price**: €1.5700 **Stock**: 10+ ## Description Peak; SCR THYRISTOR, 55A, 600V, TO-220AB; Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage, Vdrm:600V; Gate Trigger Current Max, Igt:40mA; Current It av:35A; On State RMS Current IT(rms):55A; Thyrist ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Msl | - | | Svhc | No SVHC (17-Dec-2014) | | No. Of Pins | 3Pins | | Product Range | - | | Holding Current Max | 60mA | | On State Rms Current | 55A | | Thyristor Case Style | TO-220AB | | Average On State Current | 35A | | Gate Trigger Current Max | 40mA | | Gate Trigger Voltage Max | 1.5V | | Operating Temperature Max | 125°C | | Peak Non Repetitive Surge Current | 550A | | Peak Repetitive Off State Voltage | 600V | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:7939176/) **Teccor[®] brand Thyristors** 55 Amp Standard SCRs RoHS ~~[|~~ ## Sxx55x Series **Description** Excellent unidirectional switches for phase control applications such as heating and motor speed controls. ~~Ld~~ Standard phase control SCRs are triggered with few milliamperes of current at less than 1.5V potential. ## **Features & Benefits** - RoHS compliant - Glass – passivated junctions - Voltage capability up to 1000 V - Surge capability up to 650 A **==> picture [504 x 93] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Main Features Applications
i Ra
Typical applications are AC solid-state switches, industrial
Symbol Value Unit power tools, exercise equipment, white goods and
IT(RMS) 55 A commercial appliances.
VDRM/VRRM 400 to 1000 V
IGT 40 mA Schematic Symbol
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Additional Information
Datasheet Resources
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## **Absolute Maximum Ratings** ~~LO~~ |Symbol|Parameter|Test Conditions|Value|Unit| |---|---|---|---|---| |IT(RMS)|RMS on-state current|TC= 90°C|55|A| |IT(AV)|Average on-state current|TC= 90°C|35.0|A| |ITSM|Peak non-repetitive surge current|single half cycle; f = 50Hz;
TJ(initial) = 25°C
single half cycle; f = 60Hz;
TJ(initial) = 25°C|550
650|A| |I2t|I2t Value for fusing|tp= 8.3 ms|1750|A2s| |di/dt|Critical rate of rise of on-state current|f = 60Hz ; TJ = 125°C|175|A/μs| |IGM|Peak gate current|TJ = 125°C
PW= 10µS|4.0|A| |PG(AV)|Average gate power dissipation|TJ = 125°C|0.8|W| |Tstg|Storage temperature range||-40 to 150|°C| |TJ|Operating junction temperature range||-40 to 125|°C| © 2016 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 04/30/16 **Teccor[®] brand Thyristors** 55 Amp Standard SCRs **==> picture [94 x 32] intentionally omitted <==** ## **Electrical Characteristics (TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)** **==> picture [507 x 214] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Symbol Test Conditions Value Unit
MAX. 40
IGT VD = 12V; RL = 30 Ω MIN. 5 mA
VGT VD = 12V; RL = 30 Ω MAX. 1.5 V
400V 650
600V 600
VD = VDRM; gate open; TJ = 100°C 800V 500
dv/dt 1000V MIN. 250 V/μs
400V 550
VD = VDRM; gate open; TJ = 125°C 600V 500
800V 475
VGD VD = VDRM; RL = 3.3 k Ω ; TJ = 125°C MIN. 0.2 V
IH IT = 400mA (initial) MAX. 60 mA
tq (1) MAX. 35 μs
tgt IG = 2 x IGT; PW = 15µs; IT = 110A TYP. 2.5 μs
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Note : (1) IT=2A; tp=50µs; dv/dt=5V/µs; di/dt=-30A/µs ## **Static Characteristics** **==> picture [507 x 276] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Symbol Test Conditions Value Unit
VTM IT = 110A; tp = 380μs MAX. 1.8 V
400 – 600V 10
TJ = 25°C 800 V 20
1000 V 30
400 – 600V 1000
IDRM / IRRM VDRM / VRRM TJ = 100°C 800V MAX. 1500 μA
1000V 5000
400 – 600V 2000
TJ = 125°C 800V 3000
Thermal Resistances
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
Sxx55R
0.5
Sxx55N
R θ (J-C) Junction to case (AC) Sxx55W °C/W
0.53
Sxx55M
R θ (J-A) Junction to ambient Sxx55R 40 °C/W
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Figure 1: Normalized DC Gate Trigger Current
vs. Junction Temperature
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 110 125
Junction Temperature (TJ) -- (°C)
= 25°C) (TJ
GT
/ I
GT
Ratio of I
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Figure 2: Normalized DC Gate Trigger Voltage
vs. Junction Temperature
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2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 110 125
Junction Temperature (TJ) -- (°C)
Figure 4: On-State Current vs. On-State Voltage
(Typical)
120
TJ = 25°CJ = 25°C = 25°C
100
80
60
40
20
0
0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (vT) – VoltsT) – Volts) – Volts
= 25°C)(TJ
GT
/ V
GT
Ratio of V
) – Amps (iT (iTT
Instantaneous On-state Current
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Figure 3: Normalized DC Holding Current Figure 4: On-State Current vs. On-State Voltage
vs. Junction Temperature (Typical)
2.0 120
TJ = 25°CJ = 25°C = 25°C
100
1.5
80
1.0 60
40
0.5
20
0.0 0
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 110 125 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
Junction Temperature (TJ) -- (°C) Instantaneous On-state Voltage (vT) – VoltsT) – Volts) – Volts
Figure 5: Power Dissipation (Typical) Figure 6: Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
vs. RMS On-State Current vs. RMS On-State Current
130 The "R" or "M" package rating is intended
60 125 for high surge condition use only and not
recommended for >50A rms continuous
120 current use since narrow pin leads depend-
50 115 ing on lead length can exceed PCB solder melting temperature. "W" package is
recommended for >50A rms continuous
110 current requirements.
40
105
100
30
95
90
20
85
10 80 CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
75 CONDUCTION ANGLE: 180°
0 70
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - Amps
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - (Amps)
Note: xx = voltage
= 25°C) (T/ IJHH ) – Amps (iT (iTT
Ratio of I
Instantaneous On-state Current
] - (Watts) ) - °CC
D(AV) (T
[P
Average On-State Power Dissipation Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
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Figure 7: Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
vs. Average On-State Current
130 The "R" or "M" package rating is intended for high
125 surge condition use only and not recommended
for >32A (AV) continuous current use since narrow
120 pin leads depending on lead length can exceed
PCB solder melting temperature. "W" package is
115 recommended for >32A (AV) continuous current
requirements.
110
105
100
95
90
85
80
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
75 LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 180°
70
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Average On-State Current [IT(AVE)] - Amps
) - °C (TC
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
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Figure 8: Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature
vs. RMS On-State Current
120
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
100 CONDUCTION ANGLE: 180°
FREE AIR RATING
80
60
40
20
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - Amps
) - °CTemperature (TA
Maximum Allowable Ambient
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Figure 9: Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature
vs. Average On-State Current
120
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 180°
100 FREE AIR RATING
80
60
40
20
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5
Average On-State Current [IT(AVE)] - Amps
) - °C (TA
Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature
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10000
1000
ITRM
tW
100
0.5 1.0 10.0 50.0
Pulse Current Duration (tw) - ms
) - Amps
TM
Peak Discharge Current (I
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1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Case Temperature (TC) - °C
Normalized Peak Current
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1000
SUPPLY FREQUENCY: 60 Hz Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive
Value at Specified Case TemperatureRMS On-State Current: [IT(RMS)]: Maximum Rated
Notes:
1. Gate control may be lost during and immediately
following surge current interval.
100 2. Overload may not be repeated until junction
temperature has returned to steady-state
rated value.
10
1 10 100 1000
Surge Current Duration -- Full Cycles
) – Amps
TSM
Peak Surge (Non-repetitive)
On-state Current (I
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Soldering Parameters
Reflow Condition Pb – Free assembly t P
T P
- Temperature Min (Ts(min)) 150°C Ramp-up
Pre Heat - Temperature Max (T- Time (min to max) (tss()max)) 200°C60 – 180 secs T S(max) T L t L Ramp-down
Average ramp up rate (Liquidus Temp) Preheat
5°C/second max
(TL) to peak T S(min)
TS(max) to TL - Ramp-up Rate 5°C/second max t S
Reflow - Temperature (TL) (Liquidus) 217°C 25
- Temperature (tL) 60 – 150 seconds time to peak temperature Time
Peak Temperature (TP) 260 [+0/-5] °C
Time within 5°C of actual peak
20 – 40 seconds
Temperature (tp)
Ramp-down Rate 5°C/second max
Time 25°C to peak Temperature (TP) 8 minutes Max.
Do not exceed 280°C
Temperature
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© 2016 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 04/30/16 **Teccor[®] brand Thyristors** 55 Amp Standard SCRs **==> picture [94 x 32] intentionally omitted <==** |**Physical Specifcations**|**Physical Specifcations**| |---|---| |**Terminal Finish**
**Body Material**|100% Matte Tin-plated
UL recognized epoxy meeting fammability
classifcation 94V-0| |**Lead Material**|Copper Alloy| ## **Design Considerations** Careful selection of the correct device for the application’s operating parameters and environment will go a long way toward extending the operating life of the Thyristor. Good design practice should limit the maximum continuous current through the main terminals to 75% of the device rating. Other ways to ensure long life for a power discrete semiconductor are proper heat sinking and selection of voltage ratings for worst case conditions. Overheating, overvoltage (including dv/dt), and surge currents are the main killers of semiconductors. Correct mounting, soldering, and forming of the leads also help protect against component damage. ## **Environmental Specifications** **==> picture [245 x 195] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Test Specifications and Conditions
MIL-STD-750, M-1040, Cond A Applied
AC Blocking
Peak AC voltage @ 125°C for 1008 hours
MIL-STD-750, M-1051,
Temperature Cycling 100 cycles; -40°C to +150°C;
15-min dwell-time
EIA / JEDEC, JESD22-A101
Temperature/
1008 hours; 320V - DC: 85°C;
Humidity
85% rel humidity
MIL-STD-750, M-1031,
High Temp Storage
1008 hours; 150°C
Low-Temp Storage 1008 hours; -40°C
Resistance to
MIL-STD-750 Method 2031
Solder Heat
Solderability ANSI/J-STD-002, category 3, Test A
Lead Bend MIL-STD-750, M-2036 Cond E
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## **Dimensions — TO-220AB (R-Package) — Non-Isolated Mounting Tab Common with Center Lead** **==> picture [503 x 254] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
TC MEASURING POINT AREA (REF.) 0.17 IN [2] Inches Millimeters
O Dimension
E A P 8.13.320 Min Max Min Max
ANODE
A 0.380 0.420 9.65 10.67
B
C B 0.105 0.115 2.67 2.92
13.36
D .526 C 0.230 0.250 5.84 6.35
7.01.276 D 0.590 0.620 14.99 15.75
E 0.142 0.147 3.61 3.73
F NOTCH IN F 0.110 0.130 2.79 3.30
GATE LEAD
TO ID. NON-ISOLATED G 0.540 0.575 13.72 14.61
R TAB
G H 0.025 0.035 0.64 0.89
L
H J 0.195 0.205 4.95 5.21
K 0.095 0.105 2.41 2.67
CATHODE ANODE GATE
N
K L 0.060 0.075 1.52 1.91
J M Note: Maximum torque to
be applied to mounting tab M 0.085 0.095 2.16 2.41
is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm).
N 0.018 0.024 0.46 0.61
O 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
P 0.045 0.060 1.14 1.52
R 0.038 0.048 0.97 1.22
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TC MEASURING POINT AREA: 0.11 in [2] Inches Millimeters
B V C Dimension
ANODE E Min Max Min Max
8.41 A 0.360 0.370 9.14 9.40
.331
A 7.01.276 B 0.380 0.420 9.65 10.67
S C 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
W U D 0.025 0.035 0.63 0.89
CATHODE GATE K J E 0.048 0.055 1.22 1.40
G 8.13 F 0.060 0.075 1.52 1.91
D H .320
F G 0.095 0.105 2.41 2.67
11.68 2.16
.460 .085 H 0.083 0.093 2.11 2.36
J 0.018 0.024 0.46 0.61
K 0.090 0.110 2.29 2.79
7.01 7.01
.276 .276 S 0.590 0.625 14.99 15.87
16.89
.665 V 0.035 0.045 0.89 1.14
8.89 1.40
.350 .055 U 0.002 0.010 0.05 0.25
3.81.150 W 0.040 0.070 1.02 1.78
2.03
.080
6.60
.260
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## **Dimensions – TO-218X (W Package) — Non-Isolated Mounting Tab Common with Center Lead** **==> picture [497 x 291] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
C Inches Millimeters
ANODE B U (diameter) D Dimension Min Max Min Max
A 0.810 0.835 20.57 21.21
Tc B 0.610 0.630 15.49 16.00
Measurement
Point C 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
A D 0.055 0.070 1.40 1.78
F
E Z E 0.487 0.497 12.37 12.62
F 0.635 0.655 16.13 16.64
G 0.022 0.029 0.56 0.74
CATHODE
W X H 0.075 0.095 1.91 2.41
J 0.575 0.625 14.61 15.88
J
GATE K 0.256 0.264 6.50 6.71
N
R L 0.220 0.228 5.58 5.79
T S M 0.080 0.088 2.03 2.24
M P G N 0.169 0.177 4.29 4.49
Y ANODE H P 0.034 0.042 0.86 1.07
K L
R 0.113 0.121 2.87 3.07
V Note: Maximum torque to
be applied to mounting tab S 0.086 0.096 2.18 2.44
is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm).
T 0.156 0.166 3.96 4.22
U 0.164 0.165 4.10 4.20
V 0.603 0.618 15.31 15.70
W 0.000 0.005 0.00 0.13
X 0.003 0.012 0.07 0.30
Y 0.028 0.032 0.71 0.81
Z 0.085 0.095 2.17 2.42
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Tc Measurement Point
C
B U (diameter)
D
ANODE
A
F
E
W
GATE
P J
CATHODE
ANODE M H
Q G
R
N
K
L
Note: Maximum torque
to be applied to mounting
tab is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm).
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Inches Millimeters
Dimension
Min Max Min Max
A 0.810 0.835 20.57 21.21
B 0.610 0.630 15.49 16.00
C 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
D 0.055 0.070 1.40 1.78
E 0.487 0.497 12.37 12.62
F 0.635 0.655 16.13 16.64
G 0.022 0.029 0.56 0.74
H 0.075 0.095 1.91 2.41
J 0.575 0.625 14.61 15.88
K 0.211 0.219 5.36 5.56
L 0.422 0.437 10.72 11.10
M 0.058 0.068 1.47 1.73
N 0.045 0.055 1.14 1.40
P 0.095 0.115 2.41 2.92
Q 0.008 0.016 0.20 0.41
R 0.008 0.016 0.20 0.41
U 0.164 0.165 4.10 4.20
W 0.085 0.095 2.17 2.42
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|**Product Selector**|||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Part Number|400V|Voltage
600V
800V||1000V|Gate Sensitivity|Type|Package| |Sxx55R|X|X|X|X|40mA|Standard SCR|TO-220R| |Sxx55N|X|X|X|X|40mA|Standard SCR|TO-263| |Sxx55W|X|X|X||40mA|Standard SCR|TO-218X| |Sxx55M|X|X|X|X|40mA|Standard SCR|TO-218AC| Note: xx = Voltage ## **Packing Options** **==> picture [399 x 91] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Part Number Marking Weight Packing Mode Base Quantity
Sxx55RTP Sxx55R 2.2g Tube 500 (50 per tube)
Sxx55NTP Sxx55N 1.6g Tube 500 (50 per tube)
Sxx55NRP Sxx55N 1.6g Embossed Carrier 500
Sxx55WTP Sxx55W 5.23g Tube 250 (25 per tube)
Sxx55MTP Sxx55M 4.40g Tube 250 (25 per tube)
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0.63 0.157
(16.0) (4.0)
Gate
0.059 DIA
(1.5)
Cathode
0.945 0.827 *
(24.0) (21.0)
* Cover tape
Anode
12.99
0.512 (13.0) Arbor (330.0)
Hole Dia. Dimensions
are in inches
(and millimeters).
1.01
(25.7)
Direction of Feed
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S 60 55 R 56
DEVICE TYPE
S: SCR Lead Form Dimensions
xx: Lead Form Option
SENSITIVITY & TYPE
VOLTAGE RATING
40: 400V [blank]: 40mA
60: 600V
80: 800V
K0: 1000V
CURRENT RATING PACKAGE TYPE
55: 55A R: TO-220 (Non-isolated)
N: TO-263 (D 2 - Pak)
M: TO-218AC (Non-isolated)
W: TO-218X (Non-isolated)
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## **Part Marking System** TO-218AC - (M Package) TO-218X - (W Package) TO-220 AB - (R Package) TO-263 AB - (N Package) **==> picture [197 x 152] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
S6055M S6055R
YM
® YMLXX ®
Date Code Marking
Y:Year Code
Date Code Marking M: Month Code
Y:Year Code XXX: Lot Trace Code
M: Month Code
L: Location Code
XX: Lot Serial Code
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