NTE5550 thru NTE5558
Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
Description:
The NTE5550 thru NTE5558 SCR’s are designed primarily for half–wave AC control applications,
such as motor controls, heating controls and power supply crowbar circuits.
Features:
D Glass Passivated Junctions with Center Gate Fire for Greater Parameter Uniformity and Stability.
D Small, Rugged, Thermowatt Constructed for Low Thermal Resistance, High Heat Dissipation
and Durability.
D Blocking Voltage to 800 Volts
D 300A Surge Current Capability
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
Peak Reverse Blocking Voltage (Note 1), V
RRM
NTE5550 50V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NTE5552 200V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NTE5554 400V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NTE5556 600V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NTE5558 800V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forward Current (TC = +85°C), I
T(RMS)
25A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(All Conduction Angles), I
T(AV)
16A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peak Non–Repetitive Surge Current (8.3ms), I
TSM
300A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1/2 Cycle, Sine Wave, 1.5ms) 350A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forward Peak Gate Power, P
GM
20W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forward Average Gate Power, P
G(AV)
0.5W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forward Peak Gate Current, I
GM
2A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Junction Temperature Range, T
J
–40° to +125°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Temperature Range, T
stg
–40° to +150°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Case, R
thJC
1.5°C/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note 1. V
RRM
for all types can be applied on a continuous dc basis without incurring damage.
Ratings apply for zero or negative gate voltage. Devices should not be tested for blocking capability in a manner such that the voltage supplied exceeds the rated blocking
voltage.