BT152 (THYRISTOR 600V, 13A)

Thyristors - WeEn Semiconductors

A Thyristor is a solid-state semiconductor device with four layers of alternating N and P-type material. They act as bistable switches, conducting when their gate receives a current trigger, and continue to conduct while they are forward biased. Thyristors are synonymous to Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR).

Features and benefits 

• High thermal cycling performance 

• High voltage capability 

• Planar passivated for voltage ruggedness and reliability 

• Very high current surge capability

Applications 

• Ignition circuits 

• Motor control 

• Protection circuits e.g. SMPS inrush current 

• Voltage regulation