TFA8x Series
Features and Benefits
▪ Exceptional reliability
▪ Small fully-molded SIP package with heatsink mounting
for high thermal dissipation and long life
▪ Operating junction temperature to 150°C
▪ VDRM of 700 or 800 V
▪ 8.0 ARMS on-state current
▪ 7 mA typical gate trigger current
▪ Uniform switching
▪ UL Recognized Component (File No.: E118037) (suffix I)
Reverse Blocking Triode Thyristor
Applications
▪ Motor control for small tools
▪ Temperature control, light dimmers, electric blankets
▪ General use switching mode power supplies (SMPS)
Description
This Sanken reverse blocking triode thyristor is designed for
AC power control, providing reliable, uniform switching for
half-cycle AC applications.
In comparison with other products on the market, the TFA8x
series provides increased isolation voltage (1800 VACRMS),
guaranteed for up to 1 minute. In addition, commutation
dv/dt is improved.
Typical Applications
M
Single-phase motor control (for example, electric tool) In-rush current control (for example, SMPS)
Package: 3-pin SIP (TO-220F)
Not to scale
28105.03, Rev. 1
Reverse Blocking Triode Thyristor
TFA8x
Series
2
K
A
G
Pin-out Diagram
Thermal Characteristics May require derating at maximum conditions
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Value Units
Package Thermal Resistance
(Junction to Case) RθJC For AC 3.5 ºC/W
All performance characteristics given are typical values for circuit or
system baseline design only and are at the nominal operating voltage and
an ambient temperature, TA, of 25°C, unless oth er wise stated.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Units
Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage VDRM
TFA87x TJ = –40°C to 150°C, RGREF = 1 k700 V
TFA88x 800 V
Isolation Voltage VISO AC RMS applied for 1 minute between lead and case 1800 V
Average On-State Current IT(AV) 50 Hz half cycle sine wave, Conduction angle (α) = 180°,
continuous operation, TC = 98°C 8.0 A
RMS On-State Current IT(RMS) 12.6 A
Surge On-State Current ITSM
f = 60 Hz
Half cycle sine wave, single, non-repetitive
132 A
f = 50 Hz 120 A
I2t Value for Fusing I2t Value for 50 Hz half cycle sine wave, 1 cycle, ITSM = 120 A 72 A2
• s
Critical Rising Rate of On-State Current di/dt IT = IT(RMS) × π, VD = VDRM × 0.5, f ≤ 60 Hz, tgw 10 s, tgr ≤ 250
ns, igp 30 mA (refer to Gate Trigger Circuit diagram) 50 A/s
Peak Forward Gate Current IFGM f 50 Hz, duty cycle 10% 2.0 A
Peak Forward Gate Voltage VFGM f 50 Hz, duty cycle 10% 10 V
Peak Reverse Gate Current VRGM f 50 Hz 5.0 V
Peak Gate Power Dissipation PGM f 50 Hz, duty cycle 10% 5.0 W
Average Gate Power Dissipation PGM(AV) TJ < TJ(max) 0.5 W
Junction Temperature TJ–40 to 150 ºC
Storage Temperature Tstg –40 to 150 ºC
Selection Guide
Part Number VDRM
(V)
UL-Recognized
Component Package Packing
TFA87(I) 700 Yes
3-pin fully molded SIP with
heatsink mount 50 pieces per tube
TFA87S 700 –
TFA88(I) 800 Yes
TFA88S 800 –
Terminal List Table
Number Name Function
1K
Cathode terminal
2 A Anode terminal
3 G Gate control
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TFA8x
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristics Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Off-State Leakage Current IDRM VD = VDRM, TJ = 150°C, RGREF = 1 k– – 2.0 mA
Reverse Leakage Current IRRM VD = VDRM, TJ = 150°C, RGREF = 1 k– – 2.0 mA
On-State Voltage VTM ITM = 20 A, TC = 25°C – – 1.4 V
Gate Trigger Voltage VGT VD = 6 V, RL = 10 , TC = 25°C – – 1.0 V
Gate Trigger Current IGT VD = 6 V, RL = 10 , TC = 25°C – 7 15 mA
Gate Non-trigger Voltage VGD VD = VDRM × 0.5, RGREF = 1 k, TJ = 125°C 0.2 – – V
Holding Current IHRGREF = 1 k, TJ = 25°C – 20 – mA
Critical Rising Rate of
Off-State Voltage dv/dt VD = VDRM × 0.5, TJ = 125°C, RGREF = 1 k,
CGREF = 0.033 F – 300 – V/s
Test Circuit 1 Voltage-Current Characteristic
Gate Trigger Current
RGREF
CGREF
GK
A
tgr
tgw
igp
IF
IR
VR
VF
VDRM
VRRM
IRRM
IDRM
VTM
VTM
(On state)
(Off state)
ITM
IH
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Reverse Blocking Triode Thyristor
TFA8x
Series
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Q4
Q
AA = Conduction angle
Supply VAC
Q
On-State
Currrent
Q
VGATE
VGT
ITSM
Commutation Timing Diagrams
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TFA8x
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Performance Characteristics at TA = 25°C
0
1
10
100
0.6 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.4
V
T
(max) (V)
I
T
(max) (A)
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
2
1
0
1 10 100
I
TSM
(A)
024681012 024681012
–60 –20 20 60 100 140
0.1
1
100
10
Maximum On-State
Current versus
Maximum On-State
Voltage
Gate Voltage
versus
Gate Current
Surge On-State
Current versus
Quantity of
Cycles
Maximum Allowable
Case Temperature
versus Average
On-State Current
Maximum Average
Power Dissipation
versus Average
On-State Current
Typical Gate
Trigger Voltage
versus
Junction Temperature
at V
D
= 6 V
and R
L
= 10 Ω
TJ = 150°C
Half cycle sine wave Half cycle sine wave
TJ = 25°C
P
T(AV)
(W)
I
T(AV)
(A)
V
G
(V)
I
G
(mA)
Quantity of Cycles
T
C
(°C)
V
GT (
V)
Typical Gate
Trigger Current
versus
Junction Temperature
at V
D
= 6 V
and R
L
= 10 Ω
I
GT
(mA)
Typical
Holding Current
versus
Junction Temperature
at R
GREF
= 10 kΩ
I
H
(mA)
TJ (°C)
–60 –20 20 60 100 140
TJ (°C)
0.1
1
100
10
–60 –20 20 60 100 140
TJ (°C)
RGREF = 10 kΩ
A = 30°
A = 60°
A = 120°
A = 180°
A = 90°
I
T(AV)
(A)
A = 30°
A = 60°
A = 120°
A = 180°
A = 90°
0.1
1
100
10
10 100 1000 10 000
VGM = 10 V
VGT (–40°C)
= 1.5 V
VGT (25°C)
= 1 V
VGD = 0.2 V
IGM = 2 A
IGT (–40°C)
= 30 mA
IGT (25°C) = 15 mA
P
GM
=
5 W
P
G(AV)
=
0.5 W
Half cycle sine wave
initial TJ = 125°C
A= 10 ms, f = 20 ms
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TFA8x
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1
0.1
10
1 10 100 1000 10 000 100 000
Z
Q
JC
(°C/W)
Transient Thermal Impedence versus Voltage Pulse Duration
For AC
Q
T
(ms)
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TFA8x
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Leadframe plating Pb-free. Device
meets RoHS requirements.
10.0 ±0.2
Ø3.3 ±0.2
1.35 ±0.15
2.2 ±0.2
1.35 ±0.15
4.2 ±0.2
2.8 ±0.2
0.5 ±0.1 × 45°
2.6 ±0.1
Terminal dimension at lead tips
0.85 +0.2
–0.1
0.45 +0.2
–0.1
4.0 +0.2
–0.3
16.9 ±0.3
8.4 ±0.2
3.9 ±0.2
(13.5)
0.8 ±0.2
Branding
Area
XXXXXXXX
XXXXX
Gate burr: 0.3 mm (max.), mold flash may appear at opposite side
Terminal core material: Cu
Terminal treatment: Ni plating and Pb-free solder dip
Leadform: 600
Package: TO-220F (FM20)
Dimensions in millimeters
Branding codes (exact appearance at manufacturer discretion):
1st line, type: TFA8xx
2nd line, lot: YM
Where: Y is the last digit of the year of manufacture
M is the month (1 to 9, O, N, D)
12 3
2.54 ±0.1
View A View B
Deflection at pin bend
0.7 MAX
0.7 MAX
View A
Deflection at pin bend
0.7 MAX
0.7 MAX
View B
TO-220F Package Outline Drawing
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Reverse Blocking Triode Thyristor
TFA8x
Series
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50 pieces per tube
25 tubes per layer
3 layers per carton
3750 pieces per outer carton
Dimensions in mm
540
110
172
530 7
35
Packing Specification
Tube Packing
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Bulk Packing
200 pieces per tray
5 trays per inner carton
4 inner cartons per outer carton
4000 pieces maximum per outer carton
Dimensions in millimeters
430
165
175
405
36
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WARNING — These devices are designed to be operated at lethal voltages and energy levels. Circuit designs
that embody these components must conform with applicable safety requirements. Pre cau tions must be
taken to prevent accidental contact with power-line potentials. Do not connect ground ed test equipment.
The use of an isolation transformer is recommended during circuit development and breadboarding.
Because reliability can be affected adversely by improper storage
environments and handling methods, please observe the following
cautions.
Cautions for Storage
• Ensure that storage conditions comply with the standard
temperature (5°C to 35°C) and the standard relative humidity
(around 40 to 75%); avoid storage locations that experience
extreme changes in temperature or humidity.
• Avoid locations where dust or harmful gases are present and
avoid direct sunlight.
• Reinspect for rust on leads and solderability of products that have
been stored for a long time.
Cautions for Testing and Handling
When tests are carried out during inspection testing and other
standard test periods, protect the products from power surges
from the testing device, shorts between adjacent products, and
shorts to the heatsink.
Remarks About Using Silicone Grease with a Heatsink
• When silicone grease is used in mounting this product on a
heatsink, it shall be applied evenly and thinly. If more silicone
grease than required is applied, it may produce stress.
• Coat the back surface of the product and both surfaces of the
insulating plate to improve heat transfer between the product and
the heatsink.
• Volatile-type silicone greases may permeate the product and
produce cracks after long periods of time, resulting in reduced
heat radiation effect, and possibly shortening the lifetime of the
product.
• Our recommended silicone greases for heat radiation purposes,
which will not cause any adverse effect on the product life, are
indicated below:
Type Suppliers
G746 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
YG6260 Momentive Performance Materials
SC102 Dow Corning Toray Silicone Co., Ltd.
Heatsink Mounting Method
• Torque When Tightening Mounting Screws. Thermal resistance
increases when tightening torque is low, and radiation effects are
decreased. When the torque is too high, the screw can strip, the
heatsink can be deformed, and distortion can arise in the product frame.
To avoid these problems, observe the recommended tightening torques
for this product package type 0.490 to 0.686 N•m (5 to 7 kgf•cm).
• For effective heat transfer, the contact area between the product and
the heatsink should be free from burrs and metal fragments, and the
heatsink should be flat and large enough to contact over the entire side
of the product, including mounting flange and exposed thermal pad.
• The mounting hole in customer-supplied heatsink must be less than
Ø4 mm; this includes the diameter of any dimple around punched holes.
This is to prevent possible deflection and cracking of the product case
when fastened to the heatsink.
Soldering
• When soldering the products, please be sure to minimize the
working time, within the following limits:
260±5°C 10 s
350±5°C 3 s
• Soldering iron should be at a distance of at least 1.5 mm from the
body of the products
Electrostatic Discharge
• When handling the products, operator must be grounded.
Grounded wrist straps worn should have at least 1 M of
resistance to ground to prevent shock hazard.
• Workbenches where the products are handled should be
grounded and be provided with conductive table and floor mats.
• When using measuring equipment such as a curve tracer, the
equipment should be grounded.
• When soldering the products, the head of soldering irons or the
solder bath must be grounded in other to prevent leak voltages
generated by them from being applied to the products.
• The products should always be stored and transported in our
shipping containers or conductive containers, or be wrapped in
aluminum foil.
M3 Screw
Device
Heatsink
Flat Washer
Split Washer
M3 Nut
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