Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
Reverse Blocking Thyristors

Designed primarily for half–wave ac control applications, such as motor controls, heating controls, and power supplies; or wherever half–wave, silicon gate–controlled devices are needed.

• Blocking Voltage to 800 Volts
• On–State Current Rating of 16 Amperes RMS
• High Surge Current Capability — 160 Amperes
• Rugged Economical TO–220AB Package
• Glass Passivated Junctions for Reliability and Uniformity
• Minimum and Maximum Values of IGT, VGT, and IH Specified for Ease of Design
• High Immunity to dv/dt — 100 V/µsec Minimum at 125°C
• Device Marking: Logo, Device Type, e.g., MCR16N, Date Code