Overview
The 2N6028RLRP is a silicon programmable unijunction transistor (PUT) manufactured by onsemi. This device is designed to allow engineers to program unijunction characteristics such as the intrinsic standoff ratio (η), valley current (IV), and peak current (IP) by selecting appropriate resistor values. It is supplied in a TO-92 plastic package, making it suitable for high-volume requirements and adaptable for use in automatic insertion equipment.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Dissipation | PF | - | - | 300 | mW |
| DC Forward Anode Current | IT | - | - | 150 | mA |
| DC Gate Current | IG | - | - | 50 | mA |
| Repetitive Peak Forward Current (100 μs Pulse Width, 1% Duty Cycle) | ITRM | - | - | 1.0 | A |
| Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Current (10 μs Pulse Width) | ITSM | - | - | 5.0 | A |
| Gate to Cathode Forward Voltage | VGKF | - | - | 40 | V |
| Gate to Cathode Reverse Voltage | VGKR | - | - | 5.0 | V |
| Gate to Anode Reverse Voltage | VGAR | - | - | 40 | V |
| Anode to Cathode Voltage | VAK | - | - | ±40 | V |
| Peak Current (VS = 10 Vdc, RG = 10 kΩ) | IP | - | - | 1.0 | μA |
| Offset Voltage (VS = 10 Vdc, RG = 10 kΩ) | VT | 0.2 | 0.35 | 0.6 | V |
| Valley Current (VS = 10 Vdc, RG = 10 kΩ) | IV | - | - | 25 | μA |
| On-State Voltage (IF = 50 mA) | VF | - | - | 1.5 | V |
Key Features
- Programmable characteristics: RBB, η, IV, and IP by selecting two resistor values.
- Low On-State Voltage: 1.5 V maximum at IF = 50 mA.
- Low Gate to Anode Leakage Current: 10 nA maximum.
- High Peak Output Voltage: 11 V typical.
- Low Offset Voltage: 0.35 V typical (RG = 10 kΩ).
- Pb-Free packages available.
Applications
The 2N6028RLRP is versatile and can be used in various applications, including:
- Thyristor-trigger circuits.
- Oscillator circuits.
- Pulse and timing circuits.
- Special thyristor applications due to the availability of an anode gate.
Q & A
- What is the 2N6028RLRP used for?
The 2N6028RLRP is a programmable unijunction transistor used in applications such as thyristor-trigger circuits, oscillator circuits, pulse and timing circuits, and special thyristor applications.
- What package type does the 2N6028RLRP come in?
The 2N6028RLRP is supplied in a TO-92 plastic package.
- What are the programmable characteristics of the 2N6028RLRP?
The device allows programming of characteristics such as RBB, η, IV, and IP by selecting two resistor values.
- What is the maximum DC forward anode current for the 2N6028RLRP?
The maximum DC forward anode current is 150 mA.
- What is the maximum gate to cathode forward voltage for the 2N6028RLRP?
The maximum gate to cathode forward voltage is 40 V.
- What is the typical on-state voltage of the 2N6028RLRP?
The typical on-state voltage is 1.5 V at IF = 50 mA.
- Is the 2N6028RLRP available in Pb-Free packages?
- What is the thermal resistance, junction to ambient, for the 2N6028RLRP?
The thermal resistance, junction to ambient, is 200 °C/W.
- What is the maximum lead temperature for soldering purposes?
The maximum lead temperature for soldering purposes is 260 °C.
- What are the typical applications of the 2N6028RLRP?
The typical applications include thyristor-trigger circuits, oscillator circuits, pulse and timing circuits, and special thyristor applications.
