MCR100-8 Sensitive Gate SCR 0.8A 800V TO-92
The MCR100-8 is a high-performance, Sensitive Gate Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR). It features a maximum repetitive peak off-state voltage of 800V and handles an RMS on-state current of up to 0.8A, making it an ideal choice for reliable, low-power switching applications. This variant comes housed in a standard, easy-to-mount TO-92 through-hole package.
Features
- Sensitive Gate Triggering
- High Voltage Rating
- Current Handling
- Surge Capability
- Standard Package
MCR100 Pinout
Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Test Conditions / Details | Value / Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Maximum Ratings (Tj = 25°C) | ||||
| Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage | VDRM / VRRM | MCR100-8 Variant | 800 | V |
| Average On-State Current | IT(AV) | – | 0.7 | A |
| R.M.S On-State Current | IT(RMS) | – | 0.8 | A |
| Surge On-State Current | ITSM | F = 50Hz, Tp = 10ms | 11 | A |
| I2t for Fusing | I2t | Tp = 10ms | 0.45 | A²s |
| Average Gate Power Dissipation | PG(AV) | Tj = 125°C | 0.1 | W |
| Peak Gate Power Dissipation | PGM | tp = 20us, Tj = 125°C | 0.5 | W |
| Operating Junction Temperature | TJ | – | -40 ~ 125 | °C |
| Storage Temperature | TSTG | – | -40 ~ 150 | °C |
| Electrical Characteristics (Tj = 25°C) | ||||
| Repetitive Peak Off-State Current | IDRM | Tc = 25°C Tc = 110°C |
≤ 5 ≤ 100 |
uA uA |
| Repetitive Peak Reverse Current | IRRM | Tc = 25°C Tc = 110°C |
≤ 5 ≤ 100 |
uA uA |
| Forward “On” Voltage | VTM | IT = 1.2A, tp = 380us | ≤ 1.7 | V |
| Gate Non-Trigger Voltage | VGD | VD = VDRM, Tj = 110°C, RGK = 1kΩ, RL = 3.3kΩ | ≥ 0.1 | V |
| Gate Trigger Voltage | VGT | VD = 12V, IT = 0.1A | ≤ 0.8 | V |
| Holding Current | IH | IT = 50mA | ≤ 4 | mA |
| Latching Current | IL | IG = 1.2IGT | ≤ 6 | mA |
| Gate Trigger Current | IGT | VD = 12V, IT = 0.1A | ≤ 200 | uA |
| Critical-Rate of Rise of Commutation Voltage | dv/dt | TJ = 110°C, VD = 2/3 VDRM, RGK = 1kΩ | ≥ 10 | V/us |
| Thermal Resistances | ||||
| Thermal Resistance (Junction to Case) | Rth(j-c) | TO-92 Package Configuration | 75 | °C/W |
Applications
- Washing machines
- Vacuum cleaners
- Massagers
- Solid state relays
- AC Motor speed regulation
Package Content
- 1 x MCR100-8 Sensitive Gate SCR 0.8A 800V TO-92


