Teccor® brand Thyristors

65 / 70 Amp Standard SCRs

Sxx65x & Sxx70x 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

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Applications
Agency Approval
Typical applications are AC solid-state switches, industrial
Agency Agency File Number power tools, exercise equipment, white goods and
commercial appliances.
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J & K Packages: E71639
Internally constructed isolated packages are offered for
ease of heat sinking with highest isolation voltage.

Main Features
Schematic Symbol
Symbol Value Unit
IT(RMS) 65 & 70 A
VDRM /VRRM 400 to 1000 V A K
IGT 50 mA

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Value Unit

Sxx65J
TC = 75°C 65
IT(RMS) RMS on-state current Sxx65K A
Sxx70W TC = 80°C 70
Sxx65J
TC = 75°C 41.0 A
IT(AV) Average on-state current Sxx65K
Sxx70W TC = 80°C 45.0 A
single half cycle; f = 50Hz;
800
TJ (initial) = 25°C
ITSM Peak non-repetitive surge current A
single half cycle; f = 60Hz;
950
TJ (initial) = 25°C
I2t I2t Value for fusing tp = 8.3 ms 3745 A2s
di/dt Critical rate of rise of on-state current f = 60Hz ; TJ = 125°C 200 A/μs
TJ = 125°C
IGM Peak gate current 5.0 A
PW = μS
PG(AV) Average gate power dissipation TJ = 125°C 1.0 W
Tstg Storage temperature range -40 to 150 °C
TJ Operating junction temperature range -40 to 125 °C

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 09/23/13
 Teccor® brand Thyristors
65 / 70 Amp Standard SCRs

Electrical Characteristics (TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)

Symbol Test Conditions Value Unit

MAX. 50
IGT mA
VD = 12V; RL = 30  MIN. 5
VGT MAX. 2.0 V
400V 650
600V 600
VD = VDRM; gate open; TJ = 100°C
800V 500
dv/dt 1000V MIN. 250 V/μs
400V 550
VD = VDRM; gate open; TJ = 125°C 600V 500
800V 475
VGD VD = VDRM; RL = 3.3 k; TJ = 125°C MIN. 0.2 V
IH IT = 400mA (initial) MAX. 80 mA
tq (1) MAX. 35 μs
tgt IG = 2 x IGT; PW = 15μs; IT = 140A TYP. 2.5 μs
Note :
(1) IT=2A; tp=50μs; dv/dt=5V/μs; di/dt=-30A/μs

Static Characteristics

Symbol Test Conditions Value Unit

65A Device IT = 130A; tp = 380μs
VTM MAX. 1.8 V
70A Device IT = 140A; tp = 380μs

o
7 20
TJ = 25°C
1000 V 30

o
7 1500

IDRM / IRRM VDRM / VRRM TJ = 100°C 800V MAX. 2000 μA

1000V 5000
7
o
7 3000
TJ = 125°C
800V 5000

Thermal Resistances

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

Sxx65J
0.86
R(J-C) Junction to case (AC) Sxx65K °C/W
Sxx70W 0.6
Note: xx = voltage

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 09/23/13
 Teccor® brand Thyristors
65 / 70 Amp Standard SCRs

Figure 1: Normalized DC Gate Trigger Current Figure 2: Normalized DC Gate Trigger Voltage
vs. Junction Temperature vs. Junction Temperature

2.0 2.0
Ratio of IGT /IGT (TJ = 25°C)

Ratio of VGT /VGT (TJ=25°C)

1.5 1.5

1.0 1.0

0.5 0.5

0.0 0.0
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 110 125
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 110 125
Junction Temperature (TJ) -- (°C) Junction Temperature (TJ) -- (°C)

Figure 3: Normalized DC Holding Current Figure 4: On-State Current vs. On-State

vs. Junction Temperature Voltage (Typical)

2.0 200
Instantaneous On-state Current (iT) – Amps TJ = 25°C
180

160
1.5
Ratio of IH /IH (TJ =25°C)

140

120

1.0 100

80

60
0.5
40

20

0.0 0
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 110 125 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
Junction Temperature (TJ) -- (°C) Instantaneous On-state Voltage (vT) – Volts

Figure 5: Power Dissipation (Typical) Figure 6: Maximum Allowable Case Temperature

vs. RMS On-State Current vs. RMS On-State Current

60 130
The "K" package rating with its narrow leads is intended
125
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature

for high surge condition use only and not recom-

Average On-State Power Dissipation

50 mended for >50A rms continuous current use since lead

120
temperature depending on lead length can exceed PCB
115 solder melting temperature. "J" or "W" packages are
recommended for >50A rms continuous current require-
40
[PD (AV)] - (W atts)

110 ments.

105 Sxx70W
(TC)-°C

30 100

95
20 Sxx65K
90 Sxx65J
85
10 80 CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
75 CONDUCTION ANGLE: 180°
0 70
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
RMS On-State Current [IT(R MS)] - (Am ps) RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - Amps

Note: xx = voltage

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 Teccor® brand Thyristors
65 / 70 Amp Standard SCRs

Figure 7: Maximum Allowable Case Temperature vs. Average On-State Current

130
The "K" package rating with its narrow leads is
125 intended for high surge condition use only and not
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature

recommended for >32A (AV) continuous current use

120 since lead temperature depending on lead length can
exceed PCB solder melting temperature. "J" or "W"
115 packages are recommended for >32A (AV) continu-
ous current requirements.
110

105 Sxx70W
(TC) - °C

100

95
Sxx65K
90 Sxx65J

85

80
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
75 LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 180°
70
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Average On-State Current [IT(AVE)] - Amps

Figure 8: Peak Capacitor Discharge Current Figure 9: Peak Capacitor Discharge Current Derating

10000 1.2
Peak Discharge Current (ITM) - Amps

Normalized Peak Current 1.0

0.8

1000 0.6

0.4

ITRM

0.2

tW

100 0.0
0.5 1.0 10.0 50.0 0 25 50 75 100 125 150

Pulse Current Duration (tw) - ms Case Temperature (TC) - °C

Figure 10: Surge Peak On-State Current vs. Number of Cycles

1000 SUPPLY FREQUENCY: 60 Hz Sinusoidal

LOAD: Resistive
RMS On-State Current: [IT(RMS)]: Maximum Rated
Sxx70W Value at Specified Case Temperature
On-state Current (ITSM) – Amps
Peak Surge (Non-repetitive)

Notes:
1. Gate control may be lost during and immediately
following surge current interval.
Sxx65K
100 Sxx65J 2. Overload may not be repeated until junction
temperature has returned to steady-state
rated value.

10
1 10 100 1000
Surge Current Duration -- Full Cycles

Note: xx = Voltage

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65 / 70 Amp Standard SCRs

Soldering Parameters

Reflow Condition 1C
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BTTFNCMZ tP

TP
- Temperature Min (Ts(min)) 150°C Ramp-up

Temperature
Pre Heat - Temperature Max (Ts(max)) 200°C TL
tL
TS(max)
- Time (min to max) (ts) 
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TFDT
Ramp-do
Ramp-down
Average ramp up rate (Liquidus Temp) Preheat
5°C/second max
(TL) to peak TS(min)
tS
TS(max) to TL - Ramp-up Rate 5°C/second max
- Temperature (TL) (Liquidus) 217°C 25
Reflow
- Temperature (tL) 
o

TFDPOET time to peak temperature
Time
Peak Temperature (TP) 260+0/-5 °C
Time within 5°C of actual peak

o

TFDPOET
Temperature (tp)
Ramp-down Rate 5°C/second max
Time 25°C to peak Temperature (TP) 8 minutes Max.
Do not exceed 280°C

Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications

Test Specifications and Conditions

Terminal Finish 100% Matte Tin-plated
MIL-STD-750, M-1040, Cond A Applied
AC Blocking
Peak AC voltage @ 125°C for 1008 hours
UL recognized epoxy meeting flammability
Body MIL-STD-750, M-1051,
classification 94V-0
Temperature Cycling 100 cycles; -40°C to +150°C;
15-min dwell-time
Lead Material Copper Alloy EIA / JEDEC, JESD22-A101
Temperature/
1008 hours; 320V - DC: 85°C;
Humidity
85% rel humidity
MIL-STD-750, M-1031,
Design Considerations High Temp Storage
1008 hours; 150°C
Careful selection of the correct device for the application’s Low-Temp Storage 1008 hours; -40°C
operating parameters and environment will go a long way MIL-STD-750, M-1056
toward extending the operating life of the Thyristor. Good 10 cycles; 0°C to 100°C; 5-min dwelltime
Thermal Shock
design practice should limit the maximum continuous at each temperature; 10 sec (max) transfer
current through the main terminals to 75% of the device time between temperature
rating. Other ways to ensure long life for a power discrete EIA / JEDEC, JESD22-A102
semiconductor are proper heat sinking and selection of Autoclave 168 hours (121°C at 2 ATMs) and
voltage ratings for worst case conditions. Overheating, 100% R/H
overvoltage (including dv/dt), and surge currents are Resistance to
MIL-STD-750 Method 2031
the main killers of semiconductors. Correct mounting, Solder Heat
soldering, and forming of the leads also help protect Solderability ANSI/J-STD-002, category 3, Test A
against component damage.
Lead Bend MIL-STD-750, M-2036 Cond E

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 09/23/13
 Teccor® brand Thyristors
65 / 70 Amp Standard SCRs

Dimensions – TO-218X (W Package) — Non-Isolated Mounting Tab

C
Inches Millimeters
Dimension
ANODE B D Min Max Min Max
U (diameter)
A 0.810 0.835 20.57 21.21
Tc
B 0.610 0.630 15.49 16.00
Measurement C 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
Point
A D 0.055 0.070 1.40 1.78
F E 0.487 0.497 12.37 12.62
E Z
F 0.635 0.655 16.13 16.64
G 0.022 0.029 0.56 0.74
CATHODE H 0.075 0.095 1.91 2.41
W X
J 0.575 0.625 14.61 15.88
J K 0.256 0.264 6.50 6.71
GATE
N L 0.220 0.228 5.58 5.79
R
M 0.080 0.088 2.03 2.24
T S
P G N 0.169 0.177 4.29 4.49
M
Y ANODE
H P 0.034 0.042 0.86 1.07
K L R 0.113 0.121 2.87 3.07
V Note: Maximum torque to
S 0.086 0.096 2.18 2.44
be applied to mounting tab
is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm). T 0.156 0.166 3.96 4.22
U 0.164 0.165 4.10 4.20
V 0.603 0.618 15.31 15.70
W 0.000 0.005 0.00 0.13
X 0.003 0.012 0.07 0.30
Y 0.028 0.032 0.71 0.81
Z 0.085 0.095 2.17 2.42

Dimensions – TO-218AC (K Package) — Isolated Mounting Tab

Tc Measurement Point Inches Millimeters

B
U (diameter) C Dimension
D
Min Max Min Max
A 0.810 0.835 20.57 21.21
B 0.610 0.630 15.49 16.00
A C 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
F
E D 0.055 0.070 1.40 1.78
W
E 0.487 0.497 12.37 12.62
GATE
F 0.635 0.655 16.13 16.64
P J G 0.022 0.029 0.56 0.74
CATHODE H 0.075 0.095 1.91 2.41
ANODE M H J 0.575 0.625 14.61 15.88
Q G K 0.211 0.219 5.36 5.56
R
N L 0.422 0.437 10.72 11.10
K Note: Maximum torque M 0.058 0.068 1.47 1.73
to be applied to mounting
L tab is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm). N 0.045 0.055 1.14 1.40
P 0.095 0.115 2.41 2.92
Q 0.008 0.016 0.20 0.41
R 0.008 0.016 0.20 0.41
U 0.164 0.165 4.10 4.20
W 0.085 0.095 2.17 2.42

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 09/23/13
 Teccor® brand Thyristors
65 / 70 Amp Standard SCRs

Dimensions – TO-218X (J Package) — Isolated Mounting Tab Common with Center Lead

C Inches Millimeters
D Dimension
B Min Max Min Max
U (diameter)
A 0.810 0.835 20.57 21.21
Tc B 0.610 0.630 15.49 16.00
Measurement
Point C 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
A D 0.055 0.070 1.40 1.78
F
E Z E 0.487 0.497 12.37 12.62
F 0.635 0.655 16.13 16.64
G 0.022 0.029 0.56 0.74
CATHODE
W X H 0.075 0.095 1.91 2.41
J 0.575 0.625 14.61 15.88
GATE J
K 0.256 0.264 6.50 6.71
N
R L 0.220 0.228 5.58 5.79
T S M 0.080 0.088 2.03 2.24
P G
M N 0.169 0.177 4.29 4.49
Y ANODE H P 0.034 0.042 0.86 1.07
K L
R 0.113 0.121 2.87 3.07
V Note: Maximum torque to
be applied to mounting tab S 0.086 0.096 2.18 2.44
is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm).
T 0.156 0.166 3.96 4.22
U 0.164 0.165 4.10 4.20
V 0.603 0.618 15.31 15.70
W 0.000 0.005 0.00 0.13
X 0.003 0.012 0.07 0.30
Y 0.028 0.032 0.71 0.81
Z 0.085 0.095 2.17 2.42

Product Selector

Voltage
Part Number Gate Sensitivity Type Package
400V 600V 800V 1000V
Sxx65K X X X X 50mA Standard SCR TO-218AC
Sxx65J X X X 50mA Standard SCR TO-218X
Sxx70W X X X 50mA Standard SCR TO-218X
Note: xx = Voltage

Packing Options

Part Number Marking Weight Packing Mode Base Quantity

Sxx65KTP Sxx65K 4.40g Tube 250 (25 per tube)
Sxx65JTP Sxx65J 5.23g Tube 250 (25 per tube)
Sxx70WTP Sxx70W 5.23g Tube 250 (25 per tube)
Note: xx = Voltage

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 09/23/13
 Teccor® brand Thyristors
65 / 70 Amp Standard SCRs

Part Numbering System Part Marking System

S 60 65 K 81 TO-218AC - (K Package)
TO-218X - (J Package)
DEVICE TYPE TO-218X - (W Package)
S: SCR Lead Form Dimensions
xx: Lead Form Option

SENSITIVITY & TYPE S6065K

VOLTAGE RATING
40: 400V [blank]: 50mA
60: 600V
YMLXX
80: 800V ®

K0: 1000V

CURRENT RATING PACKAGE TYPE

65: 65A K: TO-218AC (Isolated)
70: 70A J: TO-218X (Isolated) Date Code Marking
Y:Year Code
W: TO-218X (Non-isolated)
M: Month Code
L: Location Code
XX: Lot Serial Code

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 09/23/13