STR83145 AND

Data Sheet
STR84145

28190
INTERIM ISSUE LATCHED, UNIVERSAL
(subject to change without notice)
August 16, 1994 INPUT-VOLTAGE SWITCHES
Intended for power supplies with universal inputs (85 V to 265 V
rms), the STR83145 and STR84145 latched, universal input-voltage
switches incorporate timing, control, and drive circuitry with a high-
current triac (bidirectional triode thyristor) switch. Each device senses
the applied ac line potential and automatically switches the rectifier and
associated capacitors between a voltage-doubler configuration (for line
LATCH

OSC.

voltages to 141 V) and a full-bridge configuration (for line voltages

greater than 149 V). This eliminates the possibility of user error with
adjustable jumpers or switches. Also, the related switch-mode power
stage need operate only over a reduced range of dc input voltages
+

when compared with "wide input" power supplies using a bridge rectifier
only. The reduction in dc input voltage range permits the use of lower-
voltage capacitors and leads to a reduction in power stage stresses and
power dissipation. The STR83145 and STR84145 differ only in their
maximum ac current rating (10 A and 12 A, respectively).
The internal sensitive-gate triac is switched by a temperature-
compensated constant-current gate driver driven by a 15 kHz pulse
train to reduce power dissipation. The switch-over voltage is accurately
set during manufacture for consistent operation. An user-adjustable
delay is provided to ensure start-up in the full-bridge mode. Once
2

3
1

established (by an input voltage greater than 149 V rms), an integral

MT1

COMMON
DELAY

GATE
MT2

latch holds the full-bridge mode to preclude false application of the

doubler mode during brownouts, voltage droops, or missing cycles.
The requirements of low transient thermal impedance and steady-
Dwg. PK-005
state thermal resistance are satisfied in a molded, 5-lead single in-line
power package. Similar input-voltage switches, with a switch point of
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS 159 V rms, are also available.

Repetitive Peak OFF-State Voltage, FEATURES

VDRM ............................................. 500 V ■ Low Duty Cycle Triac Drive for Minimum Dissipation
Static ON-State Current, IT(RMS) ■ For Universal Input Operation Between 85 V rms and 265 V rms
STR83145 ...................................... 10 A to 10 A or 12 A
STR84145 ...................................... 12 A ■ Internal Latch Prevents False Mode Switching
Non-Repetitive Surge ON-State Current, ITSM ■ Internal Sensitive-Gate Power Triac
STR83145 .................................... 100 A ■ Adjustable Start-Up Delay
STR84145 .................................... 120 A ■ Accurate 145 V rms Switch-Point Voltage
Package Power Dissipation, ■ Low External Parts Count
PD ........................................ See Graph
■ Low Power Dissipation
Triac Junction Temperature, TJ ..... +125 °C ■ Low-Power External Parts
Frame Temperature, TM ................ +100 °C
Always order by complete part number:
Operating Temperature Range,
TA ............................... -20°C to +125°C Part Number Max. On-State Current
Storage Temperature Range, STR83145 10 A rms
Tstg ............................. -40°C to +125°C STR84145 12 A rms

™
STR83145 AND STR84145
LATCHED, UNIVERSAL
INPUT-VOLTAGE SWITCHES

FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

GATE

MT1 2 3 MT2

REG.

+
LATCH

DELAY 1
+
7V
+
OSC.

COMMON
Dwg. FK-004

ALLOWABLE PACKAGE POWER DISSIPATION

30

27 W
ALLOWABLE PACKAGE POWER DISSIPATION in WATTS

25
INFINITE HEAT SINK
(NO MICA SHEET)

20 150 mm x 150 mm x 2 mm
(WITH MICA SHEET)

100 mm x 100 mm x 2 mm
(WITH MICA SHEET)
15 75 mm x 75 mm x 2 mm
(WITH MICA SHEET)

10

PD IS LIMITED BY TJ
5
FREE AIR
2W
PD IS LIMITED BY T M
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE in °C
Dwg. GK-010

™
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
Copyright © 1994 Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
 STR83145 AND STR84145
LATCHED, UNIVERSAL
INPUT-VOLTAGE SWITCHES

SIMPLIFIED OPERATION

174–265 V rms
85–132 V rms

240–373 V peak 246–373 V peak

+ +

+ +

Voltage-Doubler Mode Full-Bridge Mode

Dwg. EK-006

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS at TA = +25°C, voltage measurements are referenced to Common (pin 3)

(unless otherwise noted).
Limits
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
On-State Voltage VTM STR83145, IT = 10 A* – – 1.8 V
STR84145, IT = 12 A* – 1.6 – V
Off-State Current IDRM STR83145, VD = 500 V – – 100 µA
STR84145, VD = 500 V – 40 – µA
Starting Voltage VS VT = 2 V – – 100 V
Startup Time Delay tD C2 = 1 µF, VMT1 ≥ 100 V dc 40 – 100 ms
DC Switch-Over Voltage VC VDELAY ≤ 1 V 200 205 210 V
Temperature Coefficient
of Switch-Over Voltage αVC -20°C ≤ TM ≤ +100°C – ±45 – mV/°C
Input Current IMT1 Voltage-doubler mode, VMT1 = 195 V – – 10 mA
Full-bridge mode, VMT1 = 400 V – – 6.5 mA
Delay Terminal Voltage V DELAY – – 7.0 V
Triac Gate-Drive Osc. Freq. fo Vgate ref. MT1, VMT1 = 100 V – 15 – kHz
Latch Reset Voltage VR VGATE = 400 mV 2.0 – 15 V
Thermal Resistance RθJM FET channel to mounting surface – – 1.8 °C/W
NOTES: Negative current is defined as coming out of (sourcing) the specified device terminal.
Typical Data is for design information only.
*In practical use, IT is recommended derated to 70%.
 STR83145 AND STR84145
LATCHED, UNIVERSAL
INPUT-VOLTAGE SWITCHES

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
12

FULL SINE WAVE

CONDUCTION ANGLE θ1 + θ2 ≈ 360°
10
210 θ2

AVERAGE ON-STATE POWER LOSS in WATTS

DC SWITCH-OVER VOLTAGE in VOLTS

8
θ1

205 6

200
2

0
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 2 4 6 8 10
FRAME TEMPERATURE in °C STATIC ON-STATE CURRENT in AMPERES
Dwg. GK-012 Dwg. GK-013

40 40

TRIAC GATE-DRIVE OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY in kHz

30 30
TRIAC GATE-DRIVE DUTY CYCLE in %

dc

20 20

FO

10 10

VMT1 = 100 V

0 0
-25 0 +25 +50 +75 +100 +125
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE in °C
Dwg. GK-008

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION

WARNING — These devices are designed to be operated at lethal voltages and energy levels. Circuit
designs that embody these components must conform with applicable safety requirements. Precau-
tions must be taken to prevent accidental contact with power-line potentials. Do not connect
grounded test equipment.
The use of an isolation transformer is recommended during circuit development and breadboarding.

™
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
 STR83145 AND STR84145
LATCHED, UNIVERSAL
INPUT-VOLTAGE SWITCHES

TYPICAL APPLICATION

-t °
85–265 V rms

RBV SERIES
240–373 V peak

R1

+
C3 C4

RM11C
4
+
2 3

C1

+ +

1
+
+
+
C2

Dwg. EK-007

External component values have been selected for 3000

optimum device performance and reliability. Except for

VOLTAGE-DOUBLER MODE STARTUP TIME DELAY in ms

C2, component values other than the following may

result in false operation of these devices. 1000

C1 = 4.7 µF, 400 V

C2 = 1 µF, 50 V
C3 = 0.047 µF, 50 V
C4 = 0.047 µF, 250 V 300

R1 = 4.7 Ω
Turn-ON delay (forced full-bridge mode) may be TM= 25°C

adjusted for desired system performance: 100

tD ≈ 68 x C 2
where tD is the delay time in ms
C2 is capacitance in µF 30
0.3 1.0 3.0 10 30
C2 CAPACITANCE in µF
Dwg. GK-011
 STR83145 AND STR84145
LATCHED, UNIVERSAL
INPUT-VOLTAGE SWITCHES

Dimensions in Inches
(for reference only)

0.126 Ø 0.701 T M REF. 0.177

±0.004 ±0.012
±0.008
0.197
REF.

±0.008
0.276
±0.012
1.102

±0.012
0.866

±0.012
0.906

±0.004
0.079

1.417 +0.060
–0.040
0.157 0.039
±0.004 0.177 ±0.004
±0.020
1 5 +0.008
0.024 –0.004
0.150
±0.004
0.177
±0.020
0.100
±0.004

Dwg. MK-001-5 in

NOTES: 1. Exact body and lead configuration at vendor's option within limits shown.
2. Recommended mounting hardware torque: 4.34 – 5.79 lbf•ft.
3. The hatched area is exposed heat spreader, electrically common to pin 3.
4. Recommended 0.003" to 0.006" thick mica insulator with metal-oxide-filled, alkyl-degenerated oil base, silicone grease
(Dow Corning 340, or equivalent); or Bergquist Sil-Pad®.

37.5 mm
1.48" 0.5 mm
8.5 mm 0.020" R
0.335"

3.2 mm +0.15 mm/0.060"

0.126" ø –0
25 mm
0.98"

Dwg. MK-004

™
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
 STR83145 AND STR84145
LATCHED, UNIVERSAL
INPUT-VOLTAGE SWITCHES

Dimensions in Millimeters
(controlling dimensions)

3.2 Ø 17.8 T M REF. 4.5

±0.1 ±0.3 ±0.2

REF.
5.0
±0.2
7.0
28.0
±0.3

22.0
±0.3

23.0
±0.3

±0.1
2.0

36.0 +1.5
–1.0
4.0 1.0
±0.1 ±0.1

±0.5
4.5

1 5
0.6 +0.2
–0.1
3.81
4.5
±0.1
±0.5
2.54
±0.1

Dwg. MK-001-5 mm

NOTES: 1. Exact body and lead configuration at vendor's option within limits shown.
2. Recommended mounting hardware torque: 6 – 8 kgf•cm (0.588 – 0.785 Nm).
3. The hatched area is exposed heat spreader, electrically common to pin 3.
4. Recommended 0.08 mm to 0.15 mm thick mica insulator with metal-oxide-filled, alkyl-degenerated oil base, silicone
grease (Dow Corning 340, or equivalent); or Bergquist Sil-Pad®.

37.5 mm
1.48" 0.5 mm
8.5 mm 0.020" R
0.335"

3.2 mm +0.15 mm/0.060"

0.126" ø –0
25 mm
0.98"

Dwg. MK-004
STR83145 AND STR84145
LATCHED, UNIVERSAL
INPUT-VOLTAGE SWITCHES

The products described here are manufactured in Japan by Sanken Electric Co.,
Ltd. for sale by Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. and Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. reserve the right to
make, from time to time, such departures from the detail specifications as may be
required to permit improvements in the design of their products.
The information included herein is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. and Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. assume no
responsibility for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third
parties which may result from its use.

™
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000