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jcurrie

Feb 22, 2011
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i'm replacing several relays with a SCR my querstion some one gave me a boatload of 400V 2AMP scr will these work at 6 to 12 Volt DC range at around .7 amp or in the internal loss to much for this low voltage? i know in the past i have used SCR's at 60% of listed max and they work ?
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duke37

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A SCR and relay do different things The SCR will turn on but not turn off like a relay unless it is switching AC.

A SCR will need over a volt across it to work. This may give too much loss in a low voltage circuit

A SCR needs a minimum current to hold on, 0.7A should be plenty, look in the data sheet.
 

jcurrie

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thanks due to space constraints is why i was looking into replacing the relays will lookinto SCSs . most of my work with SCRs was in high current apps in the industral sector, as for data sheets the bag just says 400v 2 amp no part # on case .
 

duke37

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A popular small SCR is the C106M. (400V, 4A)
This drops 2.2V when on.
It needs 20mA through it to start.
It needs 3mA to hold on.

I would think your devices would be similar.
 
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