Hauppauge, NY USA – January 12, 2005

Central Semiconductor Corp. announces the release of a new series of SCRs with an extended current range. The industry standard current for an SCR in a SOT-223 surface mount package is 0.8 Amps. Central Semiconductor now manufactures 2.0 Amp (CS223-2M and CS223-2N) and 4.0 Amp (CS223-4M and CS223-4N) devices in the SOT-223 package. The M suffix signifies a peak repetitive off-state voltage of 600 volts, while the N suffix signifies 800 volts. These devices are rated at a gate trigger current (I_GT) of 200µA maximum. The SOT-223 package offers a low profile of 1.8mm, which is ideal for small electronic products with limited circuit board height.

These devices are available Bulk Packed or 1,000 pcs on 7” Tape & Reel. Prices for the CS223-2M start at $0.24 each for 3,000 pcs on a 7” reel. Prices for the CS223-4M start at $0.32 each for 1,000 pcs on a 7” reel. Samples of these devices are available upon request. For pricing, availability and samples on the CS223-2N or CS223-4N, contact Central’s Sales Department.