
TYN1212
12 A SCR
Features
■ On-state rms current 12 A
■ Gate trigger current <15 mA
■ Repetitive peak voltage 1200 V
Description
The TYN1212 is suitable for state relays and high
power motor control.
A
G
K
A
G
A
K
TO-220AB
TYN1212
Table 1. Device summary
Symbol Value Unit
I
T(RMS)
V
DRM/VRRM
I
(min. / max) <15 mA
GT
12 A
1200 V
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Characteristics TYN1212
1 Characteristics
Table 2. Absolute ratings (limiting values)
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
I
T(RMS)
I
On-state rms current (180 °C conduction angle) Tc = 80 °C 12 A
Non repetitive surge peak on-state current tp = 10 ms Tj = 25 °C 120 A
TSM
²
tI²t Value for fusing tp = 10 ms 72 A
I
dI/dt Critical rate of rise of on-state current 100 A/µs
V
/
DRM
V
T
Table 3. Electrical characteristics (Tj = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
Repetitive peak off-state voltage 1200 V
RRM
Storage junction temperature range
stg
T
Operating junction temperature range
j
- 40 to + 125
- 40 to + 125
Symbol Test conditions Value Unit
I
VD = 12 V, RL = 33 Ω pulse duration >20 µs Tj = 25 °C MAX. 15 mA
GT
V
V
dV/dt Linear slope V
V
I
DRM
I
RRM
Table 4. Thermal resistance
VD = 12 V, RL = 33 Ω pulse duration >20 µs
GT
VD = V
GD
IT = 100 mA Gate open Tj = 25 °C MAX. 30 mA
I
H
TMITM
t
gt
t
q
= 24 A tp = 10 ms Tj = 25 °C MAX. 1.6 V
V
DRM
Turn-on time
IG = 40 mA, dIG/dt = 0.45 A/µs, IT = 24 A V
Circuit commutated turn-off time
= 10 A, VR = 25 V, dIR/dt = 30 A/µs dV/dt = 50 V/µs
I
T
, RL = 3.3 kΩ pulse duration >20 Tj = 125 °C MIN. 0.2 V
DRM
= 67% V
D
= V
= 1200 V gate open
RRM
Gate open Tj =125 °C MIN. 200 V/µs
DRM
DRM
T
= 25 °C MAX. 1.5 V
j
T
= 25 °C
j
= 125 °C 3 mA
T
j
MAX.
10 µA
Tj = 25 °C TYP. 2 µs
= 125 °C TYP. 50 µs
T
j
°C
2
S
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
R
Junction to case (DC) 3.8 °C/W
th(j-c)
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TYN1212 Package information
2 Package information
● Epoxy meets UL94, V0
● Recommended torque value: 0.4 to 0.6 N·m
● Lead-free package
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of
ECOPACK
specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com
ECOPACK
Table 5. TO-220AB dimensions
®
packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK®
®
is an ST trademark.
.
Dimensions
Ref.
Millimeters Inches
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A 15.20 15.90 0.598 0.625
B
Ø I
L
A
I4
l3
a1
l2
a2
C
b2
c2
a1 3.75 0.147
a2 13.00 14.00 0.511 0.551
B 10.00 10.40 0.393 0.409
F
b1 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.034
b2 1.23 1.32 0.048 0.051
C 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181
c1 0.49 0.70 0.019 0.027
c2 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
e 2.40 2.70 0.094 0.106
F 6.20 6.60 0.244 0.259
M
c1
b1
e
ØI 3.75 3.85 0.147 0.151
I4 15.80 16.40 16.80 0.622 0.646 0.661
L 2.65 2.95 0.104 0.116
l2 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.066
l3 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.066
M2.60 0.102
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Ordering information TYN1212
3 Ordering information
Table 6. Ordering information
Order code Marking Package Weight Base qty Delivery mode
TYN1212RG TYN1212 TO-220AB 2.3 g 50 Tube
4 Revision history
Table 7. Document revision history
Date Revision Changes
25-Nov-2011 1 First issue.
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