Central Semiconductor Unveils New CS223-2M/CS223-4M

Central Semiconductor Corp. (Hauppauge, NY) announced a new series of SCRs with an extended current range. The new 2 A CS223-2M and CS223-2N, and the 4 A CS223-4M and CS223-4N devices in the SOT-223 package are rated at a gate trigger current of 200 µA maximum. The SOT-223 package offers a low profile of 1.8 mm, which is suitable for small electronic products with limited circuit board height. The M suffix signifies a peak repetitive off-state voltage of 600 V, while the N suffix signifies 800 V.

The new devices are available bulk packed or in 1,000-piece quantities on 7 in tape and reel. Prices for the CS223-2M start at $0.24 each for 3,000 pieces on a 7 in reel. Prices for the CS223-4M start at $0.32 each for 1,000 pieces on a 7 in reel. Samples of the devices are available upon request.