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MCR100 SCR

SENSITIVE GATE SILICON

CONTROLLED RECTIFIERS 3

REVERSE BLOCKING 1
2
1

THYRISTORS SOT-89 SOT-23

„ DESCRIPTION
PNPN devices designed for high volume, line-powered
consumer applications such as relay and lamp drivers, small motor 1
controls, gate drivers for larger thyristors, and sensing and
detection circuits. TO-92

„ FEATURES
* Sensitive gate allows triggering by micro controllers and other
logic circuits Lead-free: MCR100L
* Blocking voltage to 600V Halogen-free:MCR100G
* On-state current rating of 0.8A RMS at 80°C
* High surge current capability – 10A
* Minimum and maximum values of IGT, VGT and IH specified for
ease of design
* Immunity to dV/dt – 20V/μsec minimum at 110°C
* Glass-passivated surface for reliability and uniformity
„ ORDERING INFORMATION
Ordering Number Pin assignment
Package Packing
Normal Lead Free Plating Halogen Free 1 2 3
MCR100-4-x-AB3-R MCR100L-4-x-AB3-R MCR100G-4-x-AB3-R SOT-89 G A K Tape Reel
MCR100-4-x-AE3-R MCR100L-4-x-AE3-R MCR100G-4-x-AE3-R SOT-23 G K A Tape Reel
MCR100-4-x-T92-B MCR100L-4-x-T92-B MCR100G-4-x-T92-B TO-92 K G A Tape Box
MCR100-4-x-T92-K MCR100L-4-x-T92-K MCR100G-4-x-T92-K TO-92 K G A Bulk
MCR100-6-x-AB3-R MCR100L-6-x-AB3-R MCR100G-6-x-AB3-R SOT-89 G A K Tape Reel
MCR100-6-x-AE3-R MCR100L-6-x-AE3-R MCR100G-6-x-AE3-R SOT-23 G K A Tape Reel
MCR100-6-x-T92-B MCR100L-6-x-T92-B MCR100G-6-x-T92-B TO-92 K G A Tape Box
MCR100-6-x-T92-K MCR100L-6-x-T92-K MCR100G-6-x-T92-K TO-92 K G A Bulk
MCR100-8-x-AB3-R MCR100L-8-x-AB3-R MCR100G-8-x-AB3-R SOT-89 G A K Tape Reel
MCR100-8-x-AE3-R MCR100L-8-x-AE3-R MCR100G-8-x-AE3-R SOT-23 G K A Tape Reel
MCR100-8-x-T92-B MCR100L-8-x-T92-B MCR100G-8-x-T92-B TO-92 K G A Tape Box
MCR100-8-x-T92-K MCR100L-8-x-T92-K MCR100G-8-x-T92-K TO-92 K G A Bulk
Note: Pin assignment: G: Gate K: Cathode A: Anode

MCR100L-4-x-AB3-R
(1) Packing Type (1) B: Tape Box, K: Bulk, R: Tape Reel
(2) Package Type (2) AB3: SOT-89, AE3: SOT-23, T92: TO-92

(3) Rank (3) x: Refer to CLASSIFICATION OF IGT

(4) Lead Plating (4) G: Halogen Free, L: Lead Free, Blank: Pb/Sn

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„ MARKING FOR SOT-23

MCR100-4 MCR100-6 MCR100-8

R4 L: Lead Free R6 L: Lead Free R8 L: Lead Free

G: Halogen Free G: Halogen Free G: Halogen Free

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„ ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

PARAMETER SYMBOL RATINGS UNIT
Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage(Note 1) MCR100-4 200 V
(TJ=-40 ~ 110°С, Sine Wave, 50 ~ 60Hz; MCR100-6 VDRM,VRRM 400 V
Gate Open) MCR100-8 600 V
On-Sate RMS Current (Tc=80°С) 180°С Condition Angles IT(RMS) 0.8 A
Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current
ITSM 10 A
(1/2 cycle, Sine Wave, 60Hz, TJ=25°С)
2
Circuit Fusing Considerations (t=8.3 ms) It 0.415 A2s
Forward Peak Gate Power (TA=25°С, Pulse Width ≤1.0µs) PGM 0.1 W
Forward Average Gate Power (TA=25°С, t=8.3ms) PG(AV) 0.1 W
Peak Gate Current – Forward (TA=25°С, Pulse Width≤1.0μs) IGM 1 A
Peak Gate Voltage – Reverse (TA=25°С, Pulse Width≤1.0μs) VGRM 5 V
Operating Junction Temperature Range
TJ -40 ~ +110 °С
(Rated VRRM and VDRM)
Storage Temperature Range TSTG -40 ~ +150 °С
Note: Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which the device could be permanently damaged.
Absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only and functional device operation is not implied.
„ THERMAL DATA
PARAMETER SYMBOL MAX UNIT
TO-92 200 °С/W
Junction to Ambient θJA
SOT-23/SOT-89 400 °С/W

„ ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TJ=25°С, unless otherwise stated)

PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
OFF CHARACTERISTICS
Peak Forward or Reverse Blocking TC=25°С VD=Rated VDRM and VRRM; 10 μA
IDRM, IRRM
Current TC=125°С RGK=1kΩ 100 μA
ON CHARACTERISTICS
Peak Forward On-State Voltage (Note 2) VTM ITM=1A Peak @ TA=25°С 1.7 V
Gate Trigger Current (Continuous DC)(Note3) IGT VAK=7Vdc, RL=100Ω, TC=25°С 40 200 μA
TC=25°С VAK=7Vdc, initiating 0.5 5 mA
Holding Current (Note 4) IH
TC=-40°С current=20mA 10 mA
TC=25°С 0.6 10 mA
Latch Current IL VAK=7V, Ig=200μA
TC=-40°С 15 mA
Gate Trigger Voltage (continuous TC=25°С 0.62 0.8 V
VGT VAK=7Vdc, RL=100Ω
dc) (Note 3) TC=-40°С 1.2 V
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
VD=Rated VDRM, Exponential
Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage dV/dt Waveform, RGK=1000Ω, 20 35 V/μs
TJ=110°С
IPK=20A; Pw=10μsec;
Critical Rate of Rise of On-State Current di/dt 50 A/μs
diG/dt=1A/μsec, Igt=20mA
Notes: 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.
2. Indicates Pulse Test Width≤1.0ms, duty cycle ≤1%
3. RGK=1000Ω included in measurement.
4. Does not include RGK in measurement

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„ VOLTAGE CURRENT CHARACTERISTIC OF SCR

PARAMETER SYMBOL
Peak Repetitive Off Stat Forward Voltage VDRM
Peak Forward Blocking Current IDRM
Peak Repetitive Off State Reverse Voltage VRRM
Peak Reverse Blocking Current IRRM
Peak On State Voltage VTM
Holding Current IH

+Current
Anode+

VTM

On State

IRRM at VRRM IH

+Voltage
IDRM at VDRM
Reverse Blocking
Region (off state) Forward Blocking
Region (off state)
Reverse Avalanche
Region Anode-

„ CLASSIFICATION OF IGT
RANK B C AA AB AC AD
RANGE 48~105μA 95~200μA 8~16μA 14~21μA 19~25μA 23~52μA

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„ TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Typical Gate Trigger Current vs. Typical Gate Trigger Voltage vs.
Junction Temperature Junction Temperature
100 1.0
90
0.9
80
Gate Trigger Current (µA)

Gate Trigger Voltage (V)

0.8
70
0.7
60
0.6
50
40 0.5

30 0.4
20 0.3
10 0.2
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 -40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110
Junction Temperature, TJ (℃) Junction Temperature, TJ (℃)

Typical RMS Curent Derating Typical On-State Characteristics

120 10
MAXIMUM@T
110 J=25℃

100
90
MAXIMUM@TJ=110℃
80 1
180°
70
60
120°
50
30° 60° 90°
40 0.1
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.11.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.5
RMS On-State Current, IT(RMS) (A) Instantaneous On-State Voltage, VT (V)

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