Littlefuse Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has rolled out a series of 40A standard high-temperature silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) Thyristors ideally suitable to be used as rectifier switches and phase control applications including a voltage regulator, heating, and motor speed controls.
The new SJxx40x Series is the first SCR Thyristor from Littlefuse that can handle 600V, 40Arms and junction temperature of up to 150°C. It prevents the overheating, as well as thermal runaway problems SCRs, experience due to the limited cooling capability or occasional overload situation. The aim is to trigger with just a few milliamps of current at less than 1.5CV potential.
Coming to the applications, these SCR Thyristors can be used as rectifiers in a variety of end uses like AC solid-state switches, industrial power tools, exercise equipment, white goods and commercial appliances.

Littelfuse Unveils Silicon-Controlled Thyristor Series Ideal for Phase Control Applications
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Key Benefits
• Handles high load current and occasional overloads under limited cooling conditions due to a high junction temperature of 150°C.
• Available in both TO-220AB and TO-263 packages to support flexible mounting options for easier device design.
• High on-state current (IT) of 40Arms allows the SJxx40X to handle higher load currents.
• High Rate of voltage change over time (dv/dt) enables the SJxx40X to tolerate more line noise and surge found in commercial AC lines.
Availability
The SJxx40x Series is available in either TO-220AB (non-isolated) or TO-263 (D2-Pak) packaging in quantities of 500 with 50 per tube.
About Littelfuse
Founded in 1927, Littelfuse is the world leader in circuit protection with growing global platforms in power control and sensing. The company serves customers in the electronics, automotive and industrial markets with technologies including fuses, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, relays and sensors. Littelfuse has over 10,000 employees in more than 40 locations throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.
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