Thyristors Datasheet
© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 03/08/21
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MAC15M, MAC15N
TRIAC – 400V - 800V
Blocking Voltage to 800 Volts
On-State Current Rating of 15
Amperes RMS at 80°C
Uniform Gate Trigger Currents
in Three Modes
High Immunity to dv/dt − 250
V/µs minimum at 125°C
Minimizes Snubber Networks
for Protection
Industry Standard TO−220
Package
High Commutating di/dt − 9.0
A/ms minimum at 125°C
Operational in Three
Quadrants, Q1, Q2, and Q3
These Devices are Pb−Free
and are RoHS Compliant
Features
Designed for high performance full-wave AC control applications
where high noise immunity and high commutating di/dt are
required.
Description
Additional Information
Pb
Functional Diagram
MT 1
G
MT 2
Pin Out
CASE 221A
STYLE 4
12
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RoHS
Thyristors Datasheet
© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 03/08/21
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MAC15M, MAC15N
TRIAC – 400V - 800V
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage (Note 1)
(Gate Open, Sine Wave 50 to 60 Hz, TJ = -40° to 125°C)
MAC15M
MAC15N
VDRM,
VRRM
600
800 V
On-State RMS Current (Full Cycle Sine Wave, 60 Hz, TC = 80°C) IT (RMS) 15 A
Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current
(One Full Cycle Sine Wave, 60 Hz, TC= 125°C) ITSM 150 A
Circuit Fusing Consideration (t = 8.3 ms) I2t 93 A²sec
Peak Gate Power (TC = 80°C, Pulse Width <= 1.0 µs) PGM 20 W
Average Gate Power (t = 8.3 ms, TC = 80°C) PG(AV) 0.5 W
Operating Junction Temperature Range TJ-40 to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range Tstg -40 to +150 °C
Maximum Ratings (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
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 (AC)
Junction−to−Ambient
RƟJC
RƟJA
2.0
62.5 °C/W
Maximum Lead Temperature for Soldering Purposes, 1/8” from case for
10 seconds TL260 °C
Electrical Characteristics - ON (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted; Electricals apply in both
directions)
Product parametric performance is indicated in the Electrical Characteristics for the listed test conditions, unless otherwise noted. Product performance may not be indicated by the Electrical Characteristics if operated under different
conditions.
2. Indicates Pulse Test: Pulse Width ≤ 2.0 ms, Duty Cycle ≤ 2%.
Electrical Characteristics - OFF (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted ; Electricals apply in
both directions)
Characteristic Symbol Min Ty p Max Unit
Peak Repetitive Blocking Current
(VD = VDRM = VRRM; Gate Open)
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 125°C
IDRM,
IRRM
- - 0.01 mA
- - 2.0
Characteristic Symbol Min Ty p Max Unit
Peak On−State Voltage (Note 2) (ITM = ±21 A Peak) VTM 1. 2 1. 6 V
Gate Trigger Current
(Continuous dc)
(VD = 12 V, RL = 100 Ω)
MT2(+), G(+)
IGT
5.0 13 35
mAMT2(+), G(−) 5.0 16 35
MT2(−), G(−) 5.0 18 35
Gate Trigger Voltage
(Continuous dc)
(VD = 12 V, RL = 100 Ω)
MT2(+), G(+)
VGT
0.5 0.75 1. 5
VMT2(+), G(−) 0.5 0.72 1. 5
MT2(−), G(−) 0.5 0.82 1. 5
Latching Current
(VD = 24 V, IG = 35 mA)
MT2(+), G(+)
VGD
33 50
VMT2(+), G(−) 36 80
MT2(−), G(−) 33 50
Holding Current (VD = 12 Vdc, Gate Open, Initiating Current = ±150 mA)) IH 20 40 mA
Thyristors Datasheet
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 03/08/21
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MAC15M, MAC15N
TRIAC – 400V - 800V
Voltage Current Characteristic of SCR
Quadrant Definitions for a Triac
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
IHHolding Current
+C urrent
+V oltage
VTM
IH
IDR M at VDR M
on stat e
off stat e
IRR M at VRR M
Quadrant 1
Main Terminal 2 +
Quadrant 3
Main Terminal 2 VTM
IH
All polarities are referenced to MT1.
With in phase signals (using standard AC lines) quadrants I and III are used
MT 1
(+) IGT
GA TE
(+) MT 2
RE F
MT 1
() IGT
GA TE
(+) MT 2
RE F
MT 1
(+) IGT
GA TE
() MT 2
RE F
MT 1
() IGT
GA TE
() MT 2
RE F
MT2 NEGA TIVE
(Negative Half Cycle)
MT2 POSITIVE
(Positive Half Cycle)
+
VItnardauQIIItnardauQ
ItnardauQIItnardauQ
IGT +I GT
Dynamic Characteristics
Characteristic Symbol Min Ty p Max Unit
Rate of Change of Commutating Current; See Figure 10.
(VD = 400 V, ITM = 6.0 A, Commutating dv/dt = 24 V/µs, CL = 10 µF Gate Open,
TJ = 125°C, f = 250 Hz, No Snubber) LL = 40 mH
(di/dt)C9.0 - A/ms
Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage
(VD = Rated VDRM, Exponential Waveform, Gate Open, TJ = 125°C) dV/dt 250 - V/µs
Thyristors Datasheet
© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 03/08/21
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MAC15M, MAC15N
TRIAC – 400V - 800V
Figure 4. Thermal Response
Figure 5. Hold Current Variation
Figure 3. On−State Characteristics
t, TIME (ms)
r(t), TRANSIENT THERMAL RESISTANCE
(NORMALIZED)
1
0.1
0.01 4
10001001010.1
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERA TURE (°C)
IH, HOLD CURRENT (mA)
40
500901
10
15
20
25
30
35
MT2 POSITIVE
MT2 NEGATIVE
VT
100
0
IT
0.51 1.52 2.53 45
10
1
0.1
MAXIMUM @ T
J = 12C
TYPICAL AT
TJ = 25°C
MAXIMUM @ T
J = 25°C
3.54 .5
Figure 1. RMS Current Derating Figure 2. On-State Power Dissipation
120°
IT(RMS )
12
10
8
6
4
2
PAV
, AVERAGE POWER (WATTS)
0
α = 30°
DC
180°
90°
60°
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Thyristors Datasheet
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 03/08/21
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MAC15M, MAC15N
TRIAC – 400V - 800V
RG, GATE TO MAIN TERMINAL 1 RESIST ANCE (OHMS)
5000
4K
3K
2K
1K
010000100010010
(V/s
)
μ
VD = 800 Vpk
TJ = 125°C
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERA TURE (°C)
IGT, GATE TRIGGER CURRENT (mA)
10 50 90 110 130
100
1
Q2
10
Q1
Q3
Figure 6. Gate Trigger Current Variation Figure 7. Gate Trigger Voltage Variation
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERA TURE (°C)
VGT, GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE (VOLT)
1
0.4
Q1
0.45
0.5
0.55
0.65
075
0.85
0.9
0.95
0.6
0.7
0.8
Q3
70
Q2
Figure 10. Simplified Test Circuit to Measure the Critical Rate of Rise of Commutating Current (di/dt)
LL1N4007
200 V
+
MEASURE
I
-
CHARGE
CONTROL
CHARGE TRIGGER
CL
51
MT2
MT1
1N914
G
TRIGGER CONTROL
200 VRMS
ADJUST FOR
ITM, 60 Hz VAC
Figure 8. Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage
(Exponential) Figure 9. Critical Rate of Rise of CommutatingVoltage
(di/dt)
c, RATE OF CHANGE OF COMMUTATING CURRENT (A/ms)
tw
VDRM
(di/dt)
c = 6f ITM
1000
f = 1
2 tw
TJ = 12C 100 °C 75°C
0601
100
10
1
(dv/dt) , CRITICAL RATE OF RISE OF
(V/s )µ
c
COMMUTATING VOLTAGE
15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Thyristors Datasheet
© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 03/08/21
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MAC15M, MAC15N
TRIAC – 400V - 800V
Device Package Shipping
MAC15MG TO-220AB
(Pb-Free) 1000 Units / Box
MAC15NG
Dimensions Part Marking System
A
K
L
V
G
D
N
Z
H
Q
FB
12 3
4
SEATING
PLANE
S
R
J
U
TC
Pin Assignment
1Main Terminal 1
2Main Terminal 2
3 Gate
4Main Terminal 2
Ordering Information
TO 220AB
CASE 221A
STYLE 12
123
4
1. Dimensioning And Tolerancing Per Ansi Y14.5m, 1982.
2. Controlling Dimension: Inch.
3. Dimension Z Defines A Zone Where All Body And Lead Irregularities Are Allowed.
Dim Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A0.590 0.620 14.99 15.75
B0.380 0.420 9.65 10.67
C0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
D0.025 0.035 0.64 0.89
F0.142 0.147 3.61 3.73
G0.095 0.105 2.41 2.67
H0.110 0.130 2.79 3.30
J0.018 0.024 0.46 0.61
K0.540 0.575 13.72 14.61
L0.060 0.075 1.52 1.91
N0.195 0.205 4.95 5.21
Q0.105 0.115 2.67 2.92
R0.085 0.095 2.16 2.41
S0.045 0.060 1. 14 1.52
T0.235 0.255 5.97 6.47
U0.000 0.050 0.00 1.27
V0.045 --- 1. 15 ---
Z--- 0.080 --- 2.04
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MAC15xG
YMAXX
x =M or N
Y =Year
M =Month
A =Assembly Site
XX =Lot Serial Code
G =Pb-Free Package