Dimensions Inches Millimeters
H 0.125 ± 0.008 3.2 ± 0.2
J 0.102 ± 0.016 2.6 ± 0.4
K 0.10 2.5
L 0.051 1.3
M 0.039 1.0
N 0.031 0.8
P 0.020 0.5
Dimensions Inches Millimeters
A 0.63 Max. 16 Max.
B 0.49 Min. 12.5 Min.
C 0.41 10.5
D 0.28 7
E 0.18 4.5
F 0.15 Max. 3.8 Max.
G 0.142 ± 0.008 Dia. 3.6 ± 0.2 Dia.
Description:
The Powerex CR8AM Lead-mount
Phase Control SCRs are planar
passivated thyristors for use in low
power control and rectification.
These devices are molded silicone
plastic types.
Features:
□ Easy Application for Printed
Circuits
□ Glass Passivated
□ High Surge Current
Applications:
□ Heater Control
□ Motor Control
□ Switching Mode Power Supply
□ Regulator for Motorcycles
Ordering Information:
Example: Select the complete six
or seven digit part number you
desire from the table - i.e.
CR8AM-8 is a 400 Volt, 8 Ampere
Phase Control SCR.
V
DRM/VRRM
Type Volts Code
CR8AM 400 -8
600 -12
Powerex,Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (412) 925-7272
Lead-mount,
Phase Control SCR
8 Amperes/400-600 Volts
CR8AM
Outline Drawing (Conforms to TO-220)
P-45
➂
➂
➀
➀➁➃➁
BG
D
A
H
➃
L
E
K
M
N
JJ
P
B
F
E
C
➀ CATHODE
➁ ANODE
➂ GATE
➃ ANODE
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
OUTLINE DRAWING
Powerex,Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (412) 925-7272
CR8AM
Lead-mount, Phase Control SCR
8 Amperes/400-600 Volts
P-46
Absolute Maximum Ratings, T
a
= 25 °C unless otherwise specified
Ratings Symbol CR8AM-8 CR8AM-12 Units
Repetitive Peak Off-state Voltage V
DRM
400 600 Volts
Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage V
RRM
400 600 Volts
Non-repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage V
RSM
500 720 Volts
DC Reverse Voltage V
R(DC)
320 480 Volts
DC Forward Voltage V
D(DC)
320 480 Volts
RMS On-state Current I
T(RMS)
12.6 12.6 Amperes
Average On-state Current (Nominal, See Graphs) TC= 88°C I
T(avg)
8 8 Amperes
Non-repetitive Peak Surge, On-state Current One Cycle (60 Hz) I
TSM
120 120 Amperes
I2t for Fusing, t = 8.3 msec I2t 60 60 A2sec
Peak Gate Power Dissipation P
GM
5 5 Watts
Average Gate Power Dissipation P
G(avg)
0.5 0.5 Watts
Peak Forward Gate Current I
FGM
2 2 Amperes
Peak Forward Gate Voltage V
FGM
6 6 Volts
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage V
RGM
10 10 Volts
Storage Temperature T
stg
-40 to 125 -40 to 125 °C
Operating Junction Temperature T
j
-40 to 125 -40 to 125 °C
Weight – 2.3 2.3 Grams