
C106 Series
Thyristors
Surface Mount > 200 - 600V > C106 Series
Description
Glassivated PNPN devices designed for high volume
consumer applications such as temperature, light, and
speed control; process and remote control, and warning
systems where reliability of operation is important.
Features
Pin Out
• Glassivated Surface for
Reliability and Uniformity
• Power Rated at
Economical Prices
• Practical Level
Triggering and Holding
Characteristics
Functional Diagram
A,2
• Flat, Rugged, Thermopad
Construction for Low
Thermal Resistance, High
Heat Dissipation and
Durability
• Sensitive Gate Triggering
• These are Pb−Free
Devices
G,3
K,1
TO 225AA
CASE 77
3
2
1
STYLE 2
Additional Information
Datasheet
Resources
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Samples
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Revised: 06/11/19

Thyristors
Surface Mount > 200 - 600V > C106 Series
Maximum Ratings (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Peak Repetitive Off−State Voltage
(Sine Wave, 50−60 Hz, RGK = 1 K,
TC = −40° to 110°C)
C106B
C106D, C106D1*
C106M
V
V
On-State RMS Current (180° Conduction Angles, TC = 80°C) I
Average On−State Current (180° Conduction Angles, T
= 80°C) I
C
Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current
(1/2 Cycle, Sine Wave, 60 Hz, T
= +25°C)
J
Circuit Fusing Considerations (t = 8.3 ms) I
Forward Peak Gate Current
(Pulse Width 1.0 sec, TC = 80°C)
Forward Peak Gate Power (Pulse Width ≤ 1.0 µsec, T
Forward Average Gate Power (Pulse Width ≤ 1.0 µsec, T
= 80°C) P
C
= 80°C) P
C
Operating Junction Temperature Range T
Storage Temperature Range T
,
DRM
RRM
T (RMS)
T(AV)
I
TSM
2
t 1.65 A2s
I
GM
GM
G(AV)
J
stg
200
400
600
4.0 A
2.55 A
20 A
0.2 A
0.5 W
0.1 W
-40 to +110 °C
-40 to +150 °C
V
Mounting Torque (Note 2) _ 6.0 in. lb.
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied.
Extended exposure to stresses above the Recommended Operating Conditions may affect device reliability.
1. V
and V
DRM
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. Torque rating applies with use of torque washer (Shakeproof WD19523 or equivalent). Mounting Torque in excess of 6 in. lb. does not appreciably lower case-to-sink thermal resistance.
Main terminal 2 and heat-sink contact pad are common.
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
RRM
Thermal Characteristics
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Thermal Resistance,
Junction−to−Case (AC)
Junction−to−Ambient
Maximum Lead Temperature for Soldering Purposes, 1/8” from case for
10 seconds
R
ƟJC
R
ƟJA
T
L
3.0
75
°C/W
260 °C
Electrical Characteristics - OFF (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Characteristic Symbol Min Ty p Max Unit
T
Peak Repetitive Forward or Reverse Blocking Current
(V
= Rated V
AK
Electrical Characteristics - ON (T
DRM
or V
, RGK = 1 Ωk)
RRM
= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
J
Characteristic Symbol Min Ty p Max Unit
Peak Forward On-State Voltage (Note 3) (I
= 4 A) V
TM
Gate Trigger Current (Continuous dc)
(V
= 12 V, RL = 100 Ω, All Quadrants)
D
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage (I
= 10 µA) V
GR
Gate Trigger Voltage (Continuous dc)
(V
= 12 Vdc, RL = 100 Ω, TC = 25°C)
D
Gate Non−Trigger Voltage (Continuous dc) (Note 4)
= 12 V, RL = 100
(V
AK
(VAK = 12 V, RL = 100 , TJ = 110°C), TJ = 110°C)
Latching Current
(V
= 12 V, IG = 20 mA, RGK = 1 kΩ)
AK
Holding Current
= 12 Vdc)
(V
D
(Initiating Current = 20 mA, RGK = 1 kΩ)
= 25°C
J
T
= 110°C – – 100 µA
J
T
= 25°C
J
= -40°C – 35 500
T
J
T
= 25°C
J
= -40°C 0.5 0.75 1. 0
T
J
T
= 25°C
J
= -40°C – 0.35 7. 0
T
J
T
= 25°C
J
T
= -40°C _ 0.33 6.0
J
T
= +110°C _ 0.07 2.0
J
, I
I
DRM
RRM
TM
I
GT
GRM
V
GT
V
GD
I
L
_ _ 10 μA
– – 2.2 V
_ 15 200
– – 6.0 V
0.4 0.60 0.8
0.2 _ _ V
_ 0.20 5.0
µA
V
mA
_ 0.19 3.0
I
H
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
mA
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Revised: 06/11/19

Dynamic Characteristics
Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Critical Rate-of-Rise of Off State Voltage
= Rated V
(V
AK
Exponential Waveform, RGK = 1kΩ,TJ = 110°C)
DRM,
3. Pulse Test: Pulse Width ≤ 2.0 ms, Duty Cycle ≤ 2%.
is not included in measurement.
4. R
GK
Voltage Current Characteristic of SCR
Symbol Parameter
V
DRM
I
DRM
V
RRM
I
RRM
V
TM
I
H
Peak Repetitive Forward Off State Voltage
Peak Forward Blocking Current
Peak Repetitive Reverse Off State Voltage
Peak Reverse Blocking Current
Maximum On State Voltage
Holding Current
Thyristors
Surface Mount > 200 - 600V > C106 Series
dv/dt – 8.0 − V/µs
+C urrent
on stat e
I
at V
RR M
RR M
Quadrant 1
TM
Main Terminal 2 +
V
I
H
Quadrant 3
Main Te rminal 2
I
V
TM
off stat e
H
I
DR M
at V
+V oltage
DR M
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: 06/11/19

Thyristors
Surface Mount > 200 - 600V > C106 Series
Figure 1. Average Current Derating
Figure 3. Typical Gate Trigger Current vs. Junction Temp
Figure 2. Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
Figure 4. Typical Holding Current vs. Junction Temp
Figure 5. Typical Gate Trigger Voltage vs. Junction Temp
Figure 5. Typical Latching Current vs. Junction Temp
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: 06/11/19

Thyristors
Surface Mount > 200 - 600V > C106 Series
Dimensions
E
Q
ØP
123
L1
b2 x2
b
e e c
Dim
A 0.102 0.110 2.60 2.80
A1 0.047 0.055 1.20 1.40
b 0.028 0.034 0.70 0.86
b2 0.028 0.034 0.70 0.86
c 0.019 0.022 0.49 0.57
D 0.417 0.449 10.60 11.40
E 0.291 0.323 7.40 8.20
e 0.090 TYP 2.29 TYP
L 0.551 0.630 14.00 16.00
L1 0.091 0.106 2.30 2.70
P 0.118 0.134 3.00 3.40
Q 0.142 0.157 3.60 4.00
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH.
3. 077-01 THRU -08 OBSOLETE, NEW STANDARD 077-09.
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A1
D
A
L
PIN4
BACKSIDE TAB
Part Marking System
TO 225AA
CASE 077
STYLE 2
1. Cathode
2. Anode
3. Gate
Y =Year
M =Month
A =Assembly Site
XX =Lot Serial Code
C106xx =Device Code
xx =B, D, D1, M, M1
G =Pb-Free Package
Pin Assignment
1 Cathode
2 Anode
3 Gate
C106xxG
YMAXX
Ordering Information
Device Package Shipping
C106BG
C106DG
C106D1G*
C106MG
C106M1G*
*D1 signifies European equivalent for D suffix and M1 signifies
European equivalent for M suffix.
TO225AA
(Pb-Free)
2500 Units/Box
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: 06/11/19