Overview
The TS820-600T is a Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) produced by STMicroelectronics. This component is part of the 8 A SCR series, known for its sensitive gate triggering levels, making it ideal for applications where gate current is limited. The TS820-600T is rated for 60 A power switching and offers superior performance in peak voltage robustness.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| RMS On-state Current (IT(RMS)) | 8 | A |
| Repetitive Peak Off-state Voltage (VDRM/VRRM) | 600 | V |
| Triggering Gate Current (IGT) | 0.2 mA | mA |
| Average On-state Current (IT(AV)) | 5 | A |
| Non-repetitive Surge Peak On-state Current (ITSM) | 73 A (tp = 8.3 ms, Tj = 25°C) | A |
| Critical Rate of Rise of On-state Current (dl/dt) | 50 A/µs | A/µs |
| Peak Gate Current (IGM) | 4 A | A |
| Average Gate Power Dissipation (PG(AV)) | 1 W | W |
| Storage Junction Temperature Range | -40 to +150 °C | °C |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | -40 to +125 °C | °C |
| Package Type | TO-220AB |
Key Features
- Highly sensitive triggering levels, ideal for applications with limited gate current.
- Rated for 60 A power switching with superior peak voltage robustness.
- Available in through-hole (TO-220AB) package, providing optimized performance in a limited space.
- Halogen-free molding compound resin that meets UL94 flammability standard, level V0.
- Lead-free package leads plating.
- Cooling method by conduction.
Applications
- Overvoltage crowbar protection.
- Motor control circuits in power tools and kitchen aids.
- Inrush current limiting circuits.
- Capacitive discharge ignition.
- Voltage regulation circuits.
Q & A
- What is the RMS on-state current of the TS820-600T?
The RMS on-state current (IT(RMS)) is 8 A.
- What is the repetitive peak off-state voltage of the TS820-600T?
The repetitive peak off-state voltage (VDRM/VRRM) is 600 V.
- What is the triggering gate current of the TS820-600T?
The triggering gate current (IGT) is 0.2 mA.
- What is the average on-state current of the TS820-600T?
The average on-state current (IT(AV)) is 5 A.
- What is the non-repetitive surge peak on-state current of the TS820-600T?
The non-repetitive surge peak on-state current (ITSM) is 73 A for a pulse duration of 8.3 ms at Tj = 25°C.
- What is the critical rate of rise of on-state current for the TS820-600T?
The critical rate of rise of on-state current (dl/dt) is 50 A/µs.
- What is the peak gate current of the TS820-600T?
The peak gate current (IGM) is 4 A.
- What is the average gate power dissipation of the TS820-600T?
The average gate power dissipation (PG(AV)) is 1 W.
- What are the storage and operating junction temperature ranges for the TS820-600T?
The storage junction temperature range is -40 to +150 °C, and the operating junction temperature range is -40 to +125 °C.
- In what package type is the TS820-600T available?
The TS820-600T is available in the TO-220AB package type.
