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Microsemi
580 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. 02472-2408, 617-926-0404, Fax: 617-924-1235
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UPGA301A
Nanosecond SCR SWITCH
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WATERTOWN DIVISION
DESCRIPTION
Designed for high current
narrow-pulse switching
applications where size and current
handling capability are critical.
These devices may be triggered on
using low power logic drivers from
(+0.8 V at 200 µA).
Epoxy packaged, oxide passivated planar
SCR chips with metallurgic bonds on both
sides to achieve high reliability. Internal
wire bond connection allows high current
surge capability for narrow pulse
applications.
IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI’swebsite:http://www.microsemi.com
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS AT 25º C
(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Repetative peak Off-State Voltage V
DRM
125 V
Peak On-State Current
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100 A
Peak Gate Current
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250 mA
Reverse Gate Voltage
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5 V
Storage Temperature Range T s -50 to 150 ºC
Operating Temperature Range T
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-25 to 125 ºC
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)
(1) Mounted on 2” square by 0.06’ thick FR4 board with a 1” x 1” square 2 ounce copper pattern.
(2) Mounted on 0.06 thick FR4 board, using recommended footprint.
Thermal Resistance
Junction-to Case (Anode) RJ 4.0 ºC/Watt
Small foot print
.100 X .160 inches
Foot print Area 16.51 mm
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1:1 Actual size (anode contact)
KEY FEATURES
Powermite 3
Package
Small Mechanical Outline
High speed switching capability
Logic drive capability (0.8V,
200µA)
UIS Rated Available with Lot
Acceptance Testing
Ideal for Laser Range finder and
Camera Applications
Ideal for Automotive Collision
Avoidance Applications
Available in 16mm Tape and
Reel—6000 units/reel
APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS
Microsemi Corp DN14 design
note
Nanosecond SCR switch for reliable
high current pulse generators,
modulators and photo-flash
quenching.
Several new applications for
nanosecond SCR switches include
automotive collision avoidance
systems, laser drivers, photo-flash
quenching circuits, specially
developed circuits for the emerging
digital imaging range finders and
communication markets.
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Copyright 2001
Rev. 0.03, 2001-10-19