The document introduces the features and characteristics of Motorola Thyristor Device Data, which are primarily designed for half-wave AC control applications such as motor controls, heating controls, and power supplies. It features glass-passivated junctions and a blocking voltage up to 800 volts.
This document provides technical data for the Motorola MCR218 Series Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs). These devices are designed primarily for half-wave AC control applications, such as motor controls, heating controls, and power supplies. The series features glass-passivated junctions and TO-220 construction for low thermal resistance and high heat dissipation.
The datasheet details maximum ratings including blocking voltages from 200 to 800 volts and a forward current of 8 amperes RMS. It also includes thermal characteristics, electrical characteristics such as gate trigger current and voltage, and package dimensions for the CASE 2214-09 (TO-220AB) style.
| Forward Current RMS | 8 Amps |
|---|---|
| Peak Forward Surge Current | 80 Amps |
| Blocking Voltage Range | 200 thru 800 Volts |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | -40 to +125 °C |
| Package Style | CASE 2214-09 (TO-220AB) |
They are designed primarily for half-wave AC control applications, such as motor controls, heating controls, and power supplies.
The maximum operating junction temperature is +125 °C.