Available in surface-mount, 1.8-mm high, SOT-223 packages, the CS223-2M/2N and CS223-4M/4N series SCRs extend operating current ranges to 2A and 4A, respectively. According to the company, the industry standard for standard SOT-223 devices is 0.8A. The 2M/4M SCRs specify a repetitive off-state voltage of 600V, and the 2N/4N SCRs specify 800V. Both are available in bulk or on 1,000-piece reels. Prices for the CS223-2M and CS223-4M start at $0.24 each/3,000 and $0.32 each/1,000, respectively. CENTRAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP., Hauppauge, NY. (631) 435-1110.
