Thyristors
25 Amp Standard SCRs
© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 07/18/19
SK225xD Series
Description
Excellent unidirectional switches for phase control
applications such as heating and motor speed controls.
Standard phase control SCRs are triggered with few
milliamperes of current at less than 1.5V potential.
Features & Benefits
Schematic Symbol
Main Features
Symbol Value Unit
IT(RMS) 25 A
VDRM/VRRM 1200 V
IGT 40 mA
Applications
Typical applications are AC solid-state switches, industrial
power tools, line rectification 50/60Hz.
Internally constructed isolated packages are offered for
ease of heat sinking with highest isolation voltage.
AK
G
Agency Recognitions
Agency Agency File Number
E71639
RoHS compliant
Voltage capability up
to 1200 V
Surge capability up to
300 A
Electrically isolated
package “LD -Package
and UL Recognized for
2500VRMS
RoHS
Thyristors
25 Amp Standard SCRs
© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 07/18/19
Electrical Characteristics (TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Absolute Maximum Ratings — 25A SCR
Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Value Unit
VDRM /VRRM Repetitive Peak off-state/Reverse Voltage 1200 V
VDSM/VRSM Non-repetitive peak off-state/Reverse voltage 1300 V
IT(RMS) RMS on-state current SK225LD TC=75°C 25 A
SK225RD TC=95°C
IT(AV) Average on-state current SK225LD TC=75°C 16 A
SK225RD TC=95°C
ITSM Peak non-repetitive surge current
single half cycle; f = 50Hz;
TJ (initial) = 25°C 300
A
single half cycle; f = 60Hz;
TJ (initial) = 25°C 360
I2t I2t Value for fusing tp = 8.3 ms 540 A2s
di/dt Critical rate of rise of on-state current 50 A/μs
IGM Peak gate current TJ = 125°C 3 A
PG(AV) Average gate power dissipation TJ = 125°C 1 W
Tstg Storage temperature range -40 to 150 °C
TJOperating junction temperature range -40 to 125 °C
Static Characteristics
Thermal Resistances
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
RƟ(JC) Junction to case (AC) SK225RD 1.0 °C/W
SK225LD 1.9
Symbol Test Conditions Value Unit
VTM IT = 50A; tp = 380μs MAX. 1.6 V
IDRM / IRRM VDRM / VRRM
TJ = 25°C MAX. 10
μA
TJ = 125°C 4 mA
Symbol Test Conditions Value Unit
IGT VD = 12V; RL = 30Ω MAX. 40 mA
VGT MAX. 1.5 V
dv/dt VD = 2/3 VDRM; gate open; TJ = 125°C
MIN.
1000
V/μs
VGD VD = VDRM; RL = 3.3 kΩ; TJ = 125°C MIN. 0.2 V
IHIT = 500mA (initial) MAX. 100 mA
tqIT=0.5A; tp=50µs; dv/dt=5V/µs; di/dt=-30A/µs TYP. 15 μs
tgt IG = 2 x IGT; PW = 15µs; IT = 50A TYP. 3 μs
Notes :
x = package
Notes :
x = package
Thyristors
25 Amp Standard SCRs
© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 07/18/19
Figure 1: Normalized DC Gate Trigger Current
vs. Junction Temperature
Figure 2: Normalized DC Gate Trigger Voltage
vs. Junction Temperature
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
-40-15 10 35 60 85 110
Ration of I
GT
/I
GT
(T
J
= 25
o
C)
Junction Temperature (T
J
)-(
o
C)
125
0.0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
-40-15 10 35 60 85 110
Ration of V
GT
/V
GT
(T
J
= 25
o
C)
Junction Temperature (T
J
)-(
o
C)
Figure 3: Normalized DC Holding Current
vs. Junction Temperature
Figure 4: On-State Current vs. On-State
Voltage (Typical)
0.0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
-40-15 10 35 60 85 110
Ration of I
H
/I
H
(T
J
= 25
o
C)
Junction Temperature (T
J
)-(
o
C)
125
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0.70.8 0.91.0 1.11.2 1.31.4 1.51.6 1.71.8 1.9
Instantaneous On-state Voltage (vT) – Volts
Intantaneous On-state Current (iT) – Amps
Figure 5: Power Dissipation (Typical)
vs. RMS On-State Current
Figure 6: Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
vs. RMS On-State Current
RMS On-State Current [
I
T(RMS)
] - (Amps)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0510 15 20 25
Average On-State Power Dissipation
[P
D(AV
)] - (Watts)
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0102030
SK225RD
SK225LD
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature (T
C
) - °C
RMS On-State Current [I
T(RMS)
] - Amps
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 180°
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
applications 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
Thyristors
25 Amp Standard SCRs
© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 07/18/19
Dimensions — TO-220AB (RD-Package) — Non-Isolated Mounting Tab Common with Center Lead
Dimension Millimeters Inches
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
B 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.035
C 0.46 0.70 0.018 0.028
C2 1.21 1.32 0.048 0.052
C3 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
D 8.60 9.70 0.339 0.382
E 9.60 10.4 0.378 0.409
F 6.20 6.60 0.244 0.260
G 2.54 0.1
H 28.0 29.8 1.102 1.173
L1 3.75 0.148
L2 1.14 1.70 0.045 0.067
L3 2.65 2.95 0.104 0.116
V1 45° 45°
A
C2
F
C3
C
E
L3
L1
G
B
L2
D
H
V1
Ø
Max 3.8mm
ANODE
GATE
CATHODE ANODE
Dimensions — TO-220AB (LD-Package) — Isolated Mounting Tab
Note: Maximum torque to
be applied to mounting tab
is 3 in-lbs (0.3Nm).
Note: Maximum torque to
be applied to mounting tab
is 7 in-lbs. (0.8 Nm).
A
C2
F
C3
C
E
L3
L1
G
B
L2
D
H
V1
Ø
Max 3.8mm
ANODE
GATE
CATHODE ANODE
Dimension Millimeters Inches
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
B 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.035
C 0.46 0.70 0.018 0.028
C2 1.21 1.32 0.048 0.052
C3 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
D 8.60 9.70 0.339 0.382
E 9.80 10.4 0.386 0.409
F 6.55 6.95 0.258 0.274
G 2.54 0.1
H 28.0 29.8 1.102 1.173
L1 3.75 0.148
L2 1.14 1.70 0.045 0.067
L3 2.65 2.95 0.104 0.116
V1 45° 45°
Thyristors
25 Amp Standard SCRs
© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 07/18/19
Part Numbering System Part Marking System
®
YMMXXX
SK225RD
Date Code Marking
Y:Year Code
MM: Month Code
XXX: Lot Trace Code
SK2 25 TP
DEVICE TYPE
S: SCR
VOLTAGE RATING
K2: 1200V
CURRENT RATING
25: 25A
PACKAGE TYPE
LD: TO-220 Isolated
RD: TO-220 Non-Isolated
PACKAGING TYPE
TP: Tube Pack
LD
Product Selector
Part Number Gate Sensitivity Type Package
SK225LD 40mA Standard SCR TO-220L
SK225RD 40mA Standard SCR TO-220R
Packing Options
Part Number Marking Weight Packing Mode Base Quantity
SK225LDTP SK225LD 2.2g Tube 1000
SK225RDTP SK225RD 2.0g Tube 1000
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