PRELIMINARY UPGA301A Nanosecond SCR SWITCH WATERTOWN DIVISION P RODUCT P REVIEW KEY FEATURES DESCRIPTION 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 Repetative peak Off-State Voltage VDRM 125 V Peak On-State Current ITSM 100 A Peak Gate Current IGM 250 mA Unit Reverse Gate Voltage VGR 5 V Storage Temperature Range Ts -50 to 150 ºC Operating Temperature Range TJ -25 to 125 ºC THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) Thermal Resistance Junction-to Case (Anode) RJ 4.0 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 WWW . Microsemi .C OM 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). ºC/Watt (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. 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. Small foot print Copyright 2001 Rev. 0.03, 2001-10-19 UPGA301A .100 X .160 inches 2 Foot print Area 16.51 mm 1:1 Actual size (anode contact) Microsemi 580 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. 02472-2408, 617-926-0404, Fax: 617-924-1235 Page 1 PRELIMINARY UPGA301A Nanosecond SCR SWITCH WATERTOWN DIVISION P RODUCT P REVIEW ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS@25°C (unless otherwise specified) Symbol Conditions ` On characteristics (up to 100 A w/ 100 ns pulse @ Duty Cycle = 0.0001% or less) IDRM Forward Blocking Current VDRM = 100V, RGK = 1k Ω IT = 1A, Ig =10mA On - State Voltage VT Gate Trigger Voltage VGT VD = 5V, RGS = 100Ω Gate Trigger Current IGT VD = 5V, RGS = 10kΩ IGR VGR = 5V Reverse Gate Current IH Holding Current VD = 5V, RGK = 1kΩ IRRM Reverse Current (note 1) VRRM = 30V, RGK = 1kΩ ` Switching characteristics (Tc = 25 °C) td Ig = 20 mA, IT = 1A Delay Time VD = 100V, IT = 1A, Ig =10mA Rise Time tr DC < 1% Circuit Commutated Turn—off tq IT = IR = 1A, RGK = 1kΩ Time tpg(on) Ig = 10mA, IT = 1A Gate Trigger—on Pulse Width Critical Rate of Rise Off –State Voltage dv/dt VD = 30V, RGK = 1kΩ Min. 0.3 Typ. Max. Units 1.1 0.5 2 0.01 1.0 1 1.0 1.5 0.75 20 0.1 2.5 10 µA V V µA mA mA mA 20 30 ns 15 25 ns 0.3 0.5 µs 20 50 ns 15 30 WWW . Microsemi .C OM Parameter V/µs Note 1: Pulse Test intended to guarantee reverse anode voltage capability for pulse commutation. SPICE MODEL .subckt SCR anode gate cathode PARAMS: * Powermite 3 UPGA301A high-speed thyristor +Vdrm=125V Vrrm=30V Ih=5mA Idrm=1µA +dvdt=7E5V/s Igt=200µA Vgt=0.75V Vtm=1.5V +Itm=2A ton=55ns toff=500ns .END ELECTRICALS PRODUCT PRELIMINARY DATA – Information contained in this document is pre-production data, and is proprietary to Microsemi Corp. It may not be modified in any way without the express written consent of Microsemi Corp. Product referred to herein is not guaranteed to achieve preliminary or production status and product specifications, configurations, and availability may change at any time. Copyright 2001 Rev. 0.03, 2001-10-19 Microsemi 580 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. 02472-2408, 617-926-0404, Fax: 617-924-1235 Page 2 PRELIMINARY UPGA301A Nanosecond SCR SWITCH WATERTOWN DIVISION P RODUCT P REVIEW WWW . Microsemi .C OM Case: Molded Epoxy Meets UL94VO at 1/8 inch Weght: 72 milligrams Lead and Mounting Temperature: 260°C max for 10 seconds NOTE: All dimensions are in inches. PACKAGE DATA Copyright 2001 Rev. 0.03, 2001-10-19 Microsemi 580 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. 02472-2408, 617-926-0404, Fax: 617-924-1235 Page 3 PRELIMINARY UPGA301A Nanosecond SCR SWITCH WATERTOWN DIVISION P RODUCT P REVIEW WWW . Microsemi .C OM NOTES: NOTES Copyright 2001 Rev. 0.03, 2001-10-19 Microsemi 580 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. 02472-2408, 617-926-0404, Fax: 617-924-1235 Page 4