Thyristor MCR100-6 – 600V, 0.8A
⚡ MCR100-6 Thyristor – 600V, 0.8A SCR (Silicon-Controlled Rectifier)
The MCR100-6 is a low-power SCR (Thyristor) commonly used in switching, triggering, and control applications. It offers a breakover voltage of 600V and handles currents up to 0.8A, making it ideal for use in signal control, lamp dimmers, motor drivers, and small AC load switching.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MCR100-6 |
| Type | SCR (Thyristor) |
| Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage (V<sub>DRM</sub>) | 600V |
| RMS On-State Current (I<sub>T(RMS)</sub>) | 0.8A |
| Peak Surge Current (I<sub>TSM</sub>) | 10A (8.3ms pulse) |
| Gate Trigger Voltage (V<sub>GT</sub>) | ~0.8V |
| Gate Trigger Current (I<sub>GT</sub>) | ~200µA – 1mA |
| Holding Current (I<sub>H</sub>) | ~2mA |
| Package | TO-92 (3-pin plastic) |
✅ Features
⚡ 600V voltage tolerance – suitable for AC and DC control
🔋 Low gate current – can be driven directly by logic-level devices
🧠 Perfect for low-current switching, optotriac drivers, and oscillator circuits
🧰 TO-92 package – easy to mount on breadboards or PCBs
💡 Great for hobby, education, and small automation systems
🛠️ Typical Applications
💡 Lamp dimmers and small relay drivers
🔌 Power control for low-voltage devices
📟 Trigger circuits using opto-isolators (e.g., MOC3021)
🔁 Phase angle control in AC circuits
🧪 Electronics learning kits and SCR demonstration
📎 Pinout (TO-92 Package)
CopyEditFRONT VIEW _______ | | | | |_______| | | | G A K
G – Gate
A – Anode
K – Cathode
📌 Typical gate resistor: 330Ω to 1kΩ (depends on control voltage)