Thyristors
25 Amp Standard SCRs
© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 07/18/19
Figure 7: Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
vs. Average On-State Current
Average On-State Current [I
T(AVE)
] - Amps
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (T
C
) - °C
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0246810 12 14 16 18
SK225RD
SK225LD
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 180°
Environmental Specifications
Test Specifications and Conditions
AC Blocking JESD22-A108C, 80% VDRM @125°C for 168 hours
Temperature Cycling
MIL-STD-750, M-1051,
100 cycles; -40°C to +150°C;
15-min dwell-time
Temperature/Humidity
EIA / JEDEC, JESD22-A101
168 hours; 100V - DC: 85°C;
85% rel humidity
Resistance to
Solder Heat JESD22-B106C
Solderability J-STD-022, category 3, test A
Design Considerations
Careful selection of the correct component 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 component 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.
Peak Surge (Non-repetitive)On-state Current
(ITSM) – Amps
Surge Current Duration - Full Cycles
1 10 100 1000
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
One cycle
tp=10ms
Figure 8: Surge Peak On-State Current vs. Number of Cycles
SUPPLY FREQUENCY: 50 Hz Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive
RMS On-State Current: [IT(RMS)]: Maximum Rated
Value at Specified Case Temperature
Notes:
1. Gate control may be lost during and immediately
following surge current interval.
2. Overload may not be repeated until junction
temperature has returned to steady-state
rated value.
Terminal Finish 100% Matte Tin-Plated
Body Material UL Recognized compound meeting flammability
rating V-0
Physical Specification