Overview
The MCR08MT1G is a surface-mount thyristor produced by Littelfuse Inc. This device is part of the MCR08M series, designed for various line-powered consumer applications. It features a sensitive gate trigger current and high blocking voltage, making it suitable for relay and lamp drivers, small motor controls, gate drivers for larger thyristors, and sensing and detection circuits. The MCR08MT1G is supplied in a lead-free and RoHS-compliant SOT-223 package, facilitating use in automated manufacturing processes.
Key Specifications
| Rating | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage | VDRM, VRRM | 600 | V |
| On-State RMS Current | IT (RMS) | 0.8 | A |
| Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current | ITSM | 8.0 | A |
| Circuit Fusing Consideration | I2t | 0.4 | A²sec |
| Forward Peak Gate Power | PGM | 0.1 | W |
| Average Gate Power | PGM (AV) | 0.01 | W |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | TJ | -40 to +110 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | Tstg | -40 to +150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient | RθJA | 156 | °C/W |
| Maximum Device Temperature for Soldering | TL | 260 | °C |
Key Features
- Sensitive gate trigger current
- Blocking voltage up to 600 V
- Glass passivated surface for reliability and uniformity
- Surface mount package (SOT-223)
- Lead-free and RoHS-compliant
- Designed for line-powered consumer applications such as relay and lamp drivers, small motor controls, gate drivers for larger thyristors, and sensing and detection circuits
Applications
- Relay and lamp drivers
- Small motor controls
- Gate drivers for larger thyristors
- Sensing and detection circuits
- Automated manufacturing processes due to surface mount package
Q & A
- What is the peak repetitive off-state voltage of the MCR08MT1G?
The peak repetitive off-state voltage (VDRM, VRRM) is 600 V.
- What is the on-state RMS current of the MCR08MT1G?
The on-state RMS current (IT RMS) is 0.8 A.
- What is the peak non-repetitive surge current of the MCR08MT1G?
The peak non-repetitive surge current (ITSM) is 8.0 A.
- What is the operating junction temperature range of the MCR08MT1G?
The operating junction temperature range (TJ) is -40 to +110°C.
- What is the storage temperature range of the MCR08MT1G?
The storage temperature range (Tstg) is -40 to +150°C.
- Is the MCR08MT1G RoHS-compliant?
- What package type is the MCR08MT1G available in?
The MCR08MT1G is available in a SOT-223 package.
- What are some typical applications of the MCR08MT1G?
Typical applications include relay and lamp drivers, small motor controls, gate drivers for larger thyristors, and sensing and detection circuits.
- What is the maximum device temperature for soldering the MCR08MT1G?
The maximum device temperature for soldering (TL) is 260°C for a maximum of 10 seconds.
- What is the thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient, of the MCR08MT1G?
The thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient (RθJA), is 156°C/W.
