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Teccor® brand Thyristors
Thyristors Used as AC Static Switches and Relays
Introduction
Since the SCR and the Triac are bistable devices, one of
their broad areas of application is in the realm of signal
and power switching. This application note describes
circuits in which these Thyristors are used to perform
simple switching functions of a general type that might
also be performed non-statically by various mechanical
and electromechanical switches. In these applications, the
Thyristors are used to open or close a circuit completely, as
opposed to applications in which they are used to control
the magnitude of average voltage or energy being delivered
to a load. These latter types of applications are described in
detail in “Phase Control Using Thyristors” (AN1003).
current value greater than 25 mA when opening S1 will
occur when controlling an inductive load. It is important
also to note that the Triac Q1 is operating in Quadrants I and
III, the more sensitive and most suitable gating modes for
Triacs. The voltage rating of S1 (mechanical switch or reed
switch) must be equivalent to or greater than line voltage
applied.
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Static AC Switches
Normally Open Circuit
The circuit shown in Figure AN1007.1 provides random
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loads and is ideal for applications with a high-duty cycle.
It eliminates completely the contact sticking, bounce,
and wear associated with conventional electromechanical
relays, contactors, and so on. As a substitute for control
relays, Thyristors can overcome the differential problem;
that is, the spread in current or voltage between pickup
and dropout because Thyristors effectively drop out every
half cycle. Also, providing resistor R1 is chosen correctly,
the circuits are operable over a much wider voltage range
than is a comparable relay. Resistor R1 is provided to limit
gate current (IGTM) peaks. Its resistance plus any contact
resistance (RC) of the control device and load resistance
(RL) should be just greater than the peak supply voltage
divided by the peak gate current rating of the Triac. If R1 is
set too high, the Triacs may not trigger at the beginning of
each cycle, and phase control of the load will result with
consequent loss of load voltage and waveform distortion.
For inductive loads, an RC snubber circuit, as shown in
Figure AN1007.1, is required. However, a snubber circuit is
not required when an alternistor Triac is used.
Figure AN1007.2 illustrates an analysis to better understand
a typical static switch circuit. The circuit operation occurs
when switch S1 is closed, since the Triac Q1 will initially
be in the blocking condition. Current flow will be through
load RL, S1, R1, and gate to MT1 junction of the Thyristor.
When this current reaches the required value of IGT, the
MT2 to MT1 junctions will switch to the conduction state
and the voltage from MT2 to MT1 will be VT. As the current
approaches the zero crossing, the load current will fall
below holding current turning the Triac Q1 device off until it
is refired in the next half cycle. Figure AN1007.3 illustrates
the voltage waveform appearing across the MT2 to MT1
terminals of Q1. Note that the maximum peak value of
current which S1 will carry would be 25 mA since Q1 has a
25 mA maximum IGT rating. Additionally, no arcing of a
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Figure AN1007.1
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Load
MT2
RL
Q1
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S1
AC Voltage Input
120 V rms, 60 Hz
VIN
+ I GT
- I GT
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R1
V GT
MT1
Analysis of Static Switch
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switch combination is ensured by the minimal volt-ampere
switching load placed on the reed switch by the Triac
triggering requirements. The Thyristor ratings determine
the amount of load power that can be switched.
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Normally Closed Circuit
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Waveform Across Static Switch
A typical example would be in the application of this
type circuit for the control of 5 A resistive load with 120
V rms input voltage. Choosing a value of 100 Ω for R1and
assuming a typical value of 1 V for the gate to MT1 (VGT)
voltage, we can solve for VP by the following:
With a few additional components, the Thyristor can
provide a normally closed static switch function. The critical
design portion of this static switch is a clamping device to
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dissipation through the clamping component plus have
low by-pass leakage around the power Thyristor device.
In selecting the power Thyristor for load requirements,
gate sensitivity becomes critical to maintain low power
requirements. Either sensitive SCRs or sensitive logic
Triacs must be considered, which limits the load in current
capacity and type. However, this can be broader if an extra
stage of circuitry for gating is permitted.
Figure AN1007.4 illustrates an application using a normally
closed circuit driving a sensitive SCR for a simple but
precise temperature controller. The same basic principle
could be applied to a water level controller for a motor or
solenoid. Of course, SCR and diode selection would be
changed depending on load current requirements.
VP = IGT (RL + R1) + VGT
Note: RC is not included since it is negligible.
1000 W Heater Load
VP = 0.025 (24 + 100) + 1.0 = 4.1 V
CR1
Additionally the turn-on angle is
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SCR1
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120 V ac
60 CPS
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The power lost by the turn-on angle is essentially zero.
The power dissipation in the gate resistor is very minute.
A 100 Ω, 0.25 W rated resistor may safely be used. The
small turn-on angle also ensures that no appreciable RFI is
generated.
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0.1 μF
The relay circuit shown in Figure AN1007.1 and Figure
AN1007.2 has several advantages in that it eliminates
contact bounce, noise, and additional power consumption
by an energizing coil and can carry an in-rush current of
many times its steady state rating.
Thyristors Used as AC Static Switches and Relays
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CR1—CR4
R1
510 k
Twist Leads to Minimize
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Hg in Glass Thermostat
Figure AN1007.4
The control device S1 indicated can be either electrical
or mechanical in nature. Light-dependent resistors and
light- activated semiconductors, optocoupler, magnetic
cores, and magnetic reed switches are all suitable control
elements. Regardless of the switch type chosen, it must
have a voltage rating equal to or greater than the peak
line voltage applied. In particular, the use of hermetically
sealed reed switches as control elements in combination
with Triacs offers many advantages. The reed switch can
be actuated by passing DC current through a small coiled
wire or by the proximity of a small magnet. In either case,
complete electrical isolation exists between the control
signal input, which may be derived from many sources,
CR4
Normally Closed Temperature Controller
A mercury-in-glass thermostat is an extremely sensitive
measuring instrument, capable of sensing changes in
temperature as small as 0.1 ºC. Its major limitation lies in
its very low current-handling capability for reliability and
long life, and contact current should be held below 1 mA.
In the circuit of Figure AN1007.4, the S2010LS2 SCR serves
as both current amplifier for the Hg thermostat and as the
main load switching element.
With the thermostat open, the SCR will trigger each half
cycle and deliver power to the heater load. When the
thermostat closes, the SCR can no longer trigger and the
heater shuts off. Maximum current through the thermostat
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in the closed position is less than 250 μA rms.
Figure AN1007.5 shows an all solid state, optocoupled,
normally closed switch circuit. By using a low voltage
SBS triggering device, this circuit can turn on with only a
small delay in each half cycle and also keep gating power
low. When the optocoupled transistor is turned on, the
gate drive is removed with only a few milliamps of bypass
current around the Triac power device. Also, by use of the
BS08D and 0.1 μF, less sensitive Triacs and alternistors can
be used to control various types of high current loads.
Load
Q4008L4
Triac
51 k
120 V ac
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0.02 μF
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Figure AN1007.5
A common mistake in this circuit is to make the series gate
resistor too large in value. A value of 180 Ω is shown in a
typical application circuit by optocoupler manufacturers.
The 180 Ω is based on limiting the current to 1 A peak
at the peak of a 120 V line input for Fairchild and Toshiba
optocoupler ITSM rating. This is good for protection of the
optocoupler output Triac, as well as the gate of the power
Triac on a 120 V line; however, it must be lowered if a 24
V line is being controlled, or if the RL (resistive load) is
200 W or less. This resistor limits current for worst case
turn-on at the peak line voltage, but it also sets turn-on
point (conduction angle) in the sine wave, since Triac gate
current is determined by this resistor and produced from
the sine wave voltage as illustrated in Figure AN1007.2. The
load resistance is also important, since it can also limit the
amount of available Triac gate current. A 100 Ω gate resistor
would be a better choice in most 120 V applications with
loads greater than 200 W and optocouplers from Quality
Technologies or Vishay with optocoupler output Triacs that
can handle 1.7 APK (ITSM rating) for a few microseconds
at the peak of the line. For loads less than 200 W, the
resistor can be dropped to 22 Ω. Remember that if the
gate resistor is too large in value, the Triac will not turn on
at all or not turn on fully, which can cause excessive power
dissipation in the gate resistor, causing it to burn out. Also,
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network included. This is a typical circuit presented by
optocoupler manufacturers.
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Optocoupled Driver Circuits
Random Turn-on, Normally Open
Many applications use optocouplers to drive Thyristors.
The combination of a good optocoupler and a Triac or
alternistor makes an excellent, inexpensive solid state
relay. Application information provided by the optocoupler
manufacturers is not always best for application of the
power Thyristor. Figure AN1007.6 shows a standard circuit
for a resistive load.
Hot
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Rin 1
6
100
100
MT2
2
4
0.1 μF
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G
120 V
60 Hz
MT1
Neutral
Hot
RL
VCC
Rin
1
6
180
MT2
2
G
4
120 V
60 Hz
MT1
Neutral
Load Could Be
in Either Leg
Figure AN1007.6
Optocoupled Circuit for Resistive Loads (Triac
or Alternistor Triac)
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Figure AN1007.7
Optocoupler Circuit for Inductive Loads (Triac
or Alternistor Triac)
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dt capability to either the optocoupler output Triac or the
power Triac. The sum of the two resistors then forms the
Triac gate resistor.
Both resistors should then be standardized and lowered
to 100 Ω. Again, this sum resistance needs to be low,
allowing as much gate current as possible without
exceeding the instantaneous current rating of the opto
output Triac or Triac gate junction. By having 100 Ω for
current limit in either direction from the capacitor, the
optocoupler output Triac and power Triac can be protected
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most important that the capacitor be connected between
proper terminals of Triac. For example, if the capacitor and
series resistor are accidentally connected between the
gate and MT2, the Triac will turn on from current produced
by the capacitor, resulting in loss of control.
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be necessary to have a latching network (3.3 kΩ +
0.047 μF) connected directly across the power Triac. The
circuit shown in Figure AN1007.8 illustrates the additional
latching network.
Rin 1
6
Vcc
5
2
180
Summary of Random Turn-on Relays
As shown in Figure AN1007.10, if the voltage across the
load is to be phase controlled, the input control circuitry
must be synchronized to the line frequency and the trigger
pulses delayed from zero crossing every half cycle. If the
series gate resistor is chosen to limit the peak current
through the opto-driver to less than 1 A, then on a 120 V ac
line the peak voltage is 170 V; therefore, the resistor is
180 Ω. On a 240 V ac line the peak voltage is 340 V;
therefore, the resistor should be 360 Ω. These gate pulses
are only as long as the device takes to turn on (typically, 5
μs to 6 μs); therefore, 0.25 W resistor is adequate.
180
MT2
0.1 μF
4
3.3 k
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240 V ac
Rin
MT1
G
3
1
Input
6
Hot
MT2
5
2
0.047 μF
180 for 120 V ac
360 for 240 V ac
100 G
MT1
4
3
Load
120/240 V ac
Triac or
Alternistor
0.1μf
Load
Figure AN1007.8
Optocoupler Circuit for Lower Current
Inductive Loads (Triac or Alternistor Triac)
In this circuit, the series gate resistors are increased to
180 Ω each, since a 240 V line is applied. Note that the load
is placed on the MT1 side of the power Triac to illustrate
that load placement is not important for the circuit to
function properly.
Also note that with standard U.S. residential 240 V
home wiring, both sides of the line are hot with respect
to ground (no neutral). Therefore, for some 240 V line
applications, it will be necessary to have a Triac switch
circuit in both sides of the 240 V line input.
If an application requires back-to-back SCRs instead of a
Triac or alternistor, the circuit shown in Figure AN1007.9
may be used.
Vcc
Rin
1
100
6
G
5
2
3
K
A
4
NSSCR
100
A
G
K
NSSCR
120 V ac
0.1μF
Load
Figure AN1007.9
Optocoupled Circuit for Heavy-duty Inductive
Loads
All application comments and recommendations for
optocoupled switches apply to this circuit. However, the
snubber network can be applied only across the SCRs as
shown in the illustration. The optocoupler should be chosen
for best noise immunity. Also, the voltage rating of the
optocoupler output Triac must be equal to or greater than
the voltage rating of SCRs.
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Figure AN1007.10
Neutral
Random Turn-on Triac Driver
Select the Triac for the voltage of the line being used,
the current through the load, and the type of load. Since
the Gpeak voltage of a 120 V ac line is 170 V, you would
choose a 200 V (MIN) device. If the application is used in
an electrically noisy industrial environment, a 400 V device
should be used. If the line voltage to be controlled is 240
V ac with a peak voltage of 340 V, then use at least a 400
V rated part or 600 V for more design margin. Selection
of the voltage rating of the opto-driver must be the same
or higher than the rating of the power Triac. In electrically
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and the Triac must be considered.
The RMS current through the load and main terminals of
the Triac should be approximately 70% of the maximum
rating of the device. However, a 40 A Triac should not
be chosen to control a 1 A load due to low latching and
holding current requirements. Remember that the case
temperature of the Triac must be maintained at or below
the current versus temperature curve specified on its
data sheet. As with all semiconductors the lower the case
temperature the better the reliability. Opto-driven gates
normally do not use a sensitive gate Triac. The opto-driver
can supply up to 1 A gate pulses and less sensitive gate
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it is acceptable to use a standard Triac. However, if the
load is a heavy inductive type, then an alternistor Triac,
or back-to-back SCRs as shown in Figure AN1007.9, is
recommended. A series RC snubber network may or may
not be necessary when using an alternistor Triac. Normally
a snubber network is not needed when using an alternistor
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latching network as described in Figure AN1007.8 may be
needed for low current load variations.
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Zero Crossing Turn-on, Normally Open Relay Circuits
When a power circuit is mechanically switched on and
off mechanically, generated high-frequency components
are generated that can cause interference problems such
as RFI. When power is initially applied, a step function
of voltage is applied to the circuit which causes a shock
excitation. Random switch opening stops current off, again
generating high frequencies. In addition, abrupt current
interruption in an inductive circuit can lead to high inducedvoltage transients.
The latching characteristics of Thyristors are ideal
for eliminating interference problems due to current
interruption since these devices can only turn off when the
on-state current approaches zero, regardless of load power
factor.
On the other hand, interference-free turn-on with
Thyristors requires special trigger circuits. It has been
proven experimentally that general purpose AC circuits will
generate minimum electromagnetic interference (EMI) if
energized at zero voltage.
The ideal AC circuit switch, therefore, consists of a contact
which closes at the instant when voltage across it is zero
and opens at the instant when current through it is zero.
This has become known as “zero-voltage switching.”
For applications that require synchronized zero-crossing
turn-on, the illustration in Figure AN1007.11 shows a circuit
which incorporates an optocoupler with a built-in zerocrossing detector
Rin
6
1
22
Vcc
5
MT2
2
4
3
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Crossing
Circuit
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connected across the power Triac. This typical circuit
illustrates switching the hot line; however, the load may
be connected to either the hot or neutral line. Also, note
that the series gate resistor is low in value (22 Ω), which
is possible on a 120 V line and above, since zero-crossing
turn-on is ensured in any initial half cycle.
Zero Voltage Switch Power Controller
The UAA2016 (at www.onsemi.com) is designed to drive
Triacs with the Zero Voltage technique which allows RFIfree power regulation of resistive loads. Operating directly
on the AC power line, its main application is the precision
regulation of electrical heating systems such as panel
heaters or irons. It is available in eight-pin I.C. package
variations.
A built-in digital sawtooth waveform permits proportional
temperature regulation action over a ±1 ºC band around
the set point. For energy savings there is a programmable
temperature reduction function, and for security a sensor
failsafe inhibits output pulses when the sensor connection
is broken. Preset temperature (in other words, defrost)
application is also possible. In applications where high
hysteresis is needed, its value can be adjusted up to 5 ºC
around the set point. All these features are implemented
with a very low external component count.
Triac Choice and Rout Determination
The power switching Triac is chosen depending on power
through load and adequate peak gate trigger current. The
illustration in Figure AN1007.12 shows a typical heating
control.
Hot
120 V ac
MT1
0.1 μF
Neutral
Load
Figure AN1007.11
Optocoupled Circuit with Zero-crossing Turnon (Triac or Alternistor Triac)
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S1
RS
R1
R2
R3
UAA2016
Failsafe
3
–
Sense Input
4
+
+
Pulse
Amplifier
Rout
6
Output
7
Internal
Reference
1/2
+
Temp. Red.
NTC
Sampling
Full Wave
Logic
+
220 V ac
Rdef
+VCC
CF
4-Bit DAC
2
HysAdj
11-Bit Counter
Synchronization
Supply
Voltage
Load
1
Vref
Sync
8
Rsync
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5
RS
Heater Control Schematic
Rout limits the output current from UAA2016. Determine Rout
according to the Triac maximum gate current (IGT) and the
application low temperature limit. For a 2 kw load at 220 V
rms, a good Triac choice is Q6012LH5. Its maximum peak
gate trigger current at 25 ºC is 50 mA.
For an application to work down to -20 ºC, Rout should
be 68 Ω. since IGT Q6012LH5 can typically be 80 mA and
minimum current output from UAA2016 pin 6 is -90 mA at
-8 V, -20 ºC.
Output Pulse Width, Rsync
Figure AN1007.13 shows the output pulse width TP
determined by the Triac’s IH, IL together with the load value,
characteristics, and working conditions (frequency and
voltage).
TP is centered
on the zero-crossing.
TP
AC Line Waveform
IH
IL
Gate Current Pulse
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To ensure best latching, TP should be 200 μs, which means
Rsync will have typical value >390 kΩ.
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To ensure best latching, TP should be 200 μs, which means
Rsync will have typical value >390 kΩ.
RS and Filter Capacitor (CF)
For better UAA2016 power supply, typical value for RS could
be 27 kΩ, 2 W with CFPG˜'UPLFFQSJQQMF7
Summary of Zero Crossing Turn-on Circuits
Zero voltage crossing turn-on opto-drivers are designed
to limit turn-on voltage to less than 20 V. This reduces the
amount of RFI and EMI generated when the Thyristor
switches on. Because of this zero turn-on, these devices
cannot be used to phase control loads. Therefore, speed
control of a motor and dimming of a lamp cannot be
accomplished with zero turn-on opto-couplers.
Since the voltage is limited to 20 V or less, the series gate
resistor that limits the gate drive current has to be much
lower with a zero crossing opto-driver. With typical inhibit
voltage of 5 V, an alternistor Triac gate could require a
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load has a high inrush current, then drive the gate of the
Triac with as much current as reliably possible but stay
under the ITSM rating of the opto-driver. By using 22 Ω for
the gate resistor, a current of at least 227 mA is supplied
with only 5 V, but limited to 909 mA if the voltage goes to
20 V. As shown in Figure AN1007.14, Figure AN1007.15, and
Figure AN1007.16, a 22 Ω gate resistor is a good choice for
various zero crossing controllers.
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Load could be here
instead of lower location
3
Triac or
Alternistor
0.1μf
Neutral
M
10
1
M
K
10
0
1.0
K
120/240 V ac
10
MT1
G
4
K
100 2
Zero
Crossing
Circuit
10
Hot
MT2
5
1
6
1
Input
100
22
C, (CAPACITANCE) (μF)
Rin
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Load
0.01
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0.001
10ms
Rin 1
A
5
2
Zero
Crossing
Circuit
G
A
4
3
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G
K
Input
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Load
Sensitive Gate SCRs
1K
2
3
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G
5
4
22
Zero
Crossing
Circuit
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K
A
A G
K
120/240 V ac
0.1 μF
Load could be here
instead of lower location
Same PIV as SCRs
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Zero Crossing Turn-on Opto-sensitive Gate
SCR Driver
Time Delay Relay Circuit
By combining a 555 timer IC with a sensitive gate Triac,
various time delays of several seconds can be achieved for
delayed activation of solid state relays or switches. Figure
AN1007.17 shows a solid state timer delay relay using
a sensitive gate Triac and a 555 timer IC. The 555 timer
precisely controls time delay of operation using an external
resistor and capacitor, as illustrated by the resistor and
capacitor combination curves. (Figure AN1007.18)
1K
LOAD
MT2
10 K
4
2
5
0.1 μF
3
8
555
G MT1
R
10 M
6
7
120 V
60 Hz
C
1 μF
1
0.01 μF
1N4003
-10 V
1N4740
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10
100
Resistor (R) and capacitor (C) combination
curves
IR Motion Control
Load could be here
instead of lower location
Input
100ms
120/240 V ac
0.1μF
6
10ms
K
22
Rin 1
1ms
td TIME DELAY (s)
100
6
100ms
Load
Non-sensitive Gate SCRs
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An example of a more complex Triac switch is an infrared
(IR) motion detector controller circuit. Some applications
for this circuit are alarm systems, automatic lighting, and
auto doorbells.
Figure AN1007.19 shows an easy- to-implement automatic
lighting system using an infrared motion detector control
circuit. A commercially available LSI circuit HT761XB, from
Holtek, integrates most of the analog functions. This LSI
chip, U2, contains the op amps, comparators, zero crossing
detection, oscillators, and a Triac output trigger. An external
RC that is connected to the OSCD pin determines the
output trigger pulse width. (Holtek Semiconductor Inc. is
located at No.3, Creation Road II, Science-Based Industrial
Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.) Device U1 provides the
infrared sensing. Device R13 is a photo sensor that serves
to prevent inadvertent triggering under daylight or other
high light conditions.
Choosing the right Triac depends on the load
characteristics. For example, an incandescent lamp
operating at 110 V requires a 200 V, 8 A Triac. This gives
sufficient margin to allow for the high current state during
lamp burn out. U2 provides a minimum output Triac
negative gate trigger current of 40 mA, thus operating in
QII & QIII. This meets the requirements of a 25 mA gate
Triac. Teccor also offers alternistor Triacs for inductive load
conditions.
This circuit has three operating modes (ON, AUTO, OFF),
which can be set through the mode pin. While the LSI
chip is working in the auto mode, the user can override
it and switch to the test mode, or manual on mode, or
return to the auto mode by switching the power switch.
More information on this circuit, such as mask options for
the infrared trigger pulse and flash options, are available
in the Holtek HT761X General Purpose PIR Controller
specifications.
10 μF
555 timer circuit with 10 second delay
©2008 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to http://www.littelfuse.com for current information.
Thyristors Used as AC Static Switches and Relays
Teccor® brand Thyristors
AN1007
C7
3900pF
R6
1M
C3
100pF
AC+
110
2
SW1
ON/OFF
OVERRIDE
R7
1M
C8
0.1μF
LP1
Lamp
60 to
600
Watt
5
6
R9
1M
7
8
R2
2.4M
OP20
TRIAC
OP2N
OSCD
OP2P
OSCS
OP10
ZC
OP1N
CDS
OP1P
MODE
RSTB
VDD
VEE
HT761XB
-16 DIP/SOP
AUTO
C10
0.33μF
350V
D4
1N4002
VSS
C5
0.02μF
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
C12
22μF
9
C11
330μF
C2
0.02μF
R4
1M
C13
0.02μF
C9
10μF
56K
2
3
G
S
D
D1
12V
R12
22K
R3
C4
100μF
*R10
D2
1N4002
R5
22K
ON
D5
1N4002
R14
68W 2W
SW2
Mode
OFF
R9
1M
Q1
TRIAC
Q2008L4
3
4
R8 569K
D3
1N4002
C6
22μF
U2
1
1
U1
PIR
SD622
(Nippon
Ceramic)
R13
CDS
C1
100μF
AC
Figure AN1007.19
I R motion control circuit
Thyristors Used as AC Static Switches and Relays
©2008 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to http://www.littelfuse.com for current information.