Thyristors Datasheet
© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 02/19/21
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MAC8DG, MAC8MG, MAC8NG
Surface Mount – 400V -800V
Blocking Voltage to 800 Volts
On−State Current Rating of
8.0 Amperes RMS at 100°C
Uniform Gate Trigger Currents
in Three Quadrants
High Immunity to dv/dt − 250
V/µs minimum at 125°C
Minimizes Snubber Networks
for Protection
Industry Standard TO−220
Package
High Commutating di/dt − 6.5
A/ms minimum at 125°C
These Devices are Pb−Free
and are RoHS Compliant
Features
Designed for high performance full−wave ac control applications
where high noise immunity and high commutating di/dt are
required. The MAC8xG series is designed for high performance
full-wave AC control applications where high noise immunity and
high commutating di/dt are required.
Description
Additional Information
Pb
Functional Diagram
MT 1
G
MT 2
Pin Out
CASE 221A
STYLE 4
12
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RoHS
Thyristors Datasheet
© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 02/19/21
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MAC8DG, MAC8MG, MAC8NG
Surface Mount – 400V -800V
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage (Note 1)
(Gate Open, Sine Wave 50 to 60 Hz, TJ = -40° to 125°C)
MAC8DG
MAC8MG
MAC8NG
VDRM,
VRRM
400
600
800
V
On-State RMS Current (Full Cycle Sine Wave, 60 Hz, TC = 100°C) IT (RMS) 8.0 A
Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current
(One Full Cycle Sine Wave, 60 Hz, TC= 125°C) ITSM 80 A
Circuit Fusing Consideration (t = 8.3 ms) I2t 26 A²sec
Peak Gate Power (Pulse Width ≤ 1.0 µs, TC = 80°C) PGM 16 W
Average Gate Power (t=8.3ms, TJ = 80°C) PG(AV) 0.35 W
Operating Junction Temperature Range TJ-40 to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range Tstg -40 to +150 °C
Maximum Ratings (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the
Recommended Operating Conditions may affect device reliability.
1. VDRM and VRRM for all types can be applied on a continuous basis. Ratings apply for zero or negative gate voltage; however, positive gate voltage shall not be applied concurrent with negative potential on the anode. Blocking voltages
shall not be tested with a constant current source such that the voltage ratings of the devices are exceeded.
Thermal Characteristics
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case (AC)
Junction−to−Ambient
RƟJC
RƟJA
2.2
62.5 °C/W
Maximum Lead Temperature for Soldering Purposes, 1/8” from case for 10 seconds TL260 °C
Characteristic Symbol Min Ty p Max Unit
Peak On−State Voltage (Note 4) (ITM = ±6.0 A) VTM 1. 3 1. 6 V
Gate Trigger Current
(Continuous dc)
(VD = 12 V, RL = 100 Ω)
MT2(+), G(+)
IGT
5.0 13 35.0
mAMT2(+), G(−) 5.0 16 35.0
MT2(−), G(−) 5.0 18 35.0
Holding Current (VD = 12 V, Gate Open, Initiating Current = ±150 mA)) IH 20 40 mA
Latching Current
(VD = 24 V, IG = 35 mA)
MT2(+), G(+)
IL
_ 20 50
mAMT2(+), G(−) _ 30 80
MT2(−), G(−) _ 20 50
Gate Trigger Voltage
(VD = 12 V, RL = 100 Ω)
MT2(+), G(+)
VGT
0.5 0.69 1. 5
VMT2(+), G(−) 0.5 0.77 1. 5
MT2(−), G(−) 0.5 0.72 1. 5
Gate Non−Trigger Voltage
(TJ = 125°C)
(VD = 12 V, RL = 100 Ω)
MT2(+), G(+)
VGD
0.2
V
MT2(+), G(−) 0.2
MT2(−), G(−) 0.2
Electrical Characteristics - OFF (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted ; Electricals apply in both
directions)
Electrical Characteristics - ON (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted; Electricals apply in both
directions)
Characteristic Symbol Min Ty p Max Unit
Peak Repetitive Blocking Current
(VD = VDRM = VRRM; Gate Open)
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 125°C
IDRM,
IRRM
- - 0.01 mA
- - 2.0
2. Indicates Pulse Test: Pulse Width ≤ 2.0 ms, Duty Cycle ≤ 2%.
Thyristors Datasheet
© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 02/19/21
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MAC8DG, MAC8MG, MAC8NG
Surface Mount – 400V -800V
Voltage Current Characteristic of SCR
Quadrant Definitions for a Triac
Symbol Parameter
VDRM Peak Repetitive Forward Off State Voltage
IDRM Peak Forward Blocking Current
VRRM Peak Repetitive Reverse Off State Voltage
IRRM Peak Reverse Blocking Current
VTM Maximum On State Voltage
IHHolding Current
Dynamic Characteristics
+C urrent
+V oltage
VTM
IH
IDR M at VDR M
on stat e
off stat e
IRR M at VRR M
Quadrant 1
Main Terminal 2 +
Quadrant 3
Main Terminal 2 VTM
IH
All polarities are referenced to MT1.
With in phase signals (using standard AC lines) quadrants I and III are used
MT 1
(+) IGT
GA TE
(+) MT 2
RE F
MT 1
() IGT
GA TE
(+) MT 2
RE F
MT 1
(+) IGT
GA TE
() MT 2
RE F
MT 1
() IGT
GA TE
() MT 2
RE F
MT2 NEGA TIVE
(Negative Half Cycle)
MT2 POSITIVE
(Positive Half Cycle)
+
VItnardauQIIItnardauQ
ItnardauQIItnardauQ
IGT +I GT
Characteristic Symbol Min Ty p Max Unit
Rate of Change of Commutating Current See Figure 10.(VD = 400 V, ITM =
4.4 A, Commutating dv/dt = 18 V/µs,Gate Open, TJ = 125°C, f = 250 Hz, No
Snubber) CL = 10 µF LL = 40 mH
(dv/dt)c 6.5 A/ms
Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage
(VD = Rated VDRM, Exponential Waveform, Gate Open, TJ = 125°C) dV/dt 250 V/µs
Thyristors Datasheet
© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 02/19/21
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MAC8DG, MAC8MG, MAC8NG
Surface Mount – 400V -800V
Figure 4. Thermal Response
Figure 5. Hold Current Variation
Figure 3. On−State Characteristics
t, TIME (ms)
r(t), TRANSIENT THERMAL RESISTANCE
(NORMALIZED)
1
0.1
0.01 4
10001001010.1
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERA TURE (°C)
IH, HOLD CURRENT (mA)
40
500901
10
15
20
25
30
35
MT2 POSITIVE
MT2 NEGATIVE
IT(RMS )
125
120
115
110
105
100
TC, CASE TEMPERATURE (C )°
α = 120, 90, 60, 30°
α = 18
DC
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Figure 1. RMS Current Derating Figure 2. On-State Power Dissipation
120°
IT(RMS )
12
10
8
6
4
2
PAV
, AVERAGE POWER (WATTS)
0
α = 30°
DC
180°
90°
60°
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Thyristors Datasheet
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 02/19/21
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MAC8DG, MAC8MG, MAC8NG
Surface Mount – 400V -800V
Figure 6. Gate Trigger Current Variation Figure 7. Gate Trigger Voltage Variation
Figure 10. Simplified Test Circuit to Measure the Critical Rate of Rise of Commutating Current (di/dt)
LL1N4007
200 V
+
MEASURE
I
-
CHARGE
CONTROL
CHARGE TRIGGER
CL
51
MT2
MT1
1N914
G
TRIGGER CONTROL
200 VRMS
ADJUST FOR
ITM, 60 Hz VAC
Figure 8. Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage
(Exponential) Figure 9. Critical Rate of Rise of CommutatingVoltage
(di/dt)
c, RATE OF CHANGE OF COMMUTATING CURRENT (A/ms)
tw
VDRM
(di/dt)
c = 6f ITM
1000
f = 1
2 tw
TJ = 12C 100 °C 75°C
0601
100
10
1
(dv/dt) , CRITICAL RATE OF RISE OF
(V/s )µ
c
COMMUTATING VOLTAGE
15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Note: Component values are for verification of rated (di/dt)c. See AN1048 for additional information
Thyristors Datasheet
© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 02/19/21
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MAC8DG, MAC8MG, MAC8NG
Surface Mount – 400V -800V
Device Package Shipping
MAC8DG
TO-220AB
(Pb-Free) 1000 Units / Box
MAC8MG
MAC8NG
Dimensions Part Marking System
A
K
L
V
G
D
N
Z
H
Q
FB
12 3
4
SEATING
PLANE
S
R
J
U
TC
Pin Assignment
1Main Terminal 1
2Main Terminal 2
3 Gate
4 No Connection
Ordering Information
TO 220AB
CASE 221A
STYLE 12
123
4
1. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ansi y14.5m, 1982.
2. Controlling dimension: inch.
3. Dimension z defines a zone where all body and lead irregularities are allowed.
Dim Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A0.590 0.620 14.99 15.75
B0.380 0.420 9.65 10.67
C0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
D0.025 0.035 0.64 0.89
F0.142 0.147 3.61 3.73
G0.095 0.105 2.41 2.67
H0.110 0.13 0 2.79 3.30
J0.018 0.024 0.46 0.61
K0.540 0.575 13.72 14.61
L0.060 0.075 1.52 1.91
N0.195 0.205 4.95 5.21
Q0.105 0.115 2.67 2.92
R0.085 0.095 2.16 2.41
S0.045 0.060 1. 14 1.52
T0.235 0.255 5.97 6.47
U0.000 0.050 0.00 1.27
V0.045 --- 1. 15 ---
Z--- 0.080 --- 2.04
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MAC8xG
YMAXX
x =D, M, or N
Y =Year
M =Month
A =Assembly Site
XX =Lot Serial Code
G =Pb-Free Package