NTE5538 SCR Spec
NTE5538 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type: SCR
Maximum peak gate power (PGM): 20 W
Maximum repetitive peak and off-state voltage (VDRM): 50 V
Maximum RMS on-state current (IT(RMS)): 35 A
Non repetitive surge peak on-state current (ITSM): 300 A
Critical rate of rise of off-state voltage (dV/dt): 100 V/µs
Maximum operating junction and storage temperature range (Tstg, Tj): -40..150 °C
Junction to case thermal resistance (RTH(j-c)): 1.4 K/W
Triggering gate voltage (VGT): 2 V
Triggering gate current (IGT): 30 mA
Holding current (IH): 50 mA
Package: TO‑208AA
NTE5538 Spec
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Description
NTE5538 Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) 800V, 50 Amp, TO218 Isolated Description: The NTE5538 general purpose SCR is suited for power supplies up to 400Hz on resistive or inductive loads. Applications: D Motor Control D Overvoltage Crowbar Protection D Capacitive Discharge Ignition D Voltage Regulation D Welding Equipment D Capacitive Filter Soft Start (Inrush Current Control) Absolute Maximum Ratings: (TJ = +25°C unless otherwise specified) Peak Forward Blocking Voltage, VD


