Description
Specifications:
- Type: Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)
- Breakover Voltage: 1600V
- Breakover Current: 460-560A
- Gate Trigger Voltage: 1.5-1.6V
- Gate Trigger Current: 100-200mA
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 125 °C
- Package: TO-247AD or DIP
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1. SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply)
This is the most common application. It is used in power adapters for laptops, LED TVs, and mobile chargers. It “chops” the incoming high-voltage electricity at a very high frequency to convert it into a stable, lower voltage for your devices.
2. LED Drivers
It is used in the driver circuits of high-power LED lights and streetlights. It ensures that the LEDs receive a constant current and protects them from voltage fluctuations.
3. Inverters and UPS
In home inverters, this MOSFET helps convert DC power (from a battery) into AC power (for home appliances). It is chosen because it can handle the high voltage stress during the conversion process.
4. DC-to-DC Converters
It is used in industrial machines to step up or step down DC voltages efficiently by switching the circuit on and off thousands of times per second.
Key Technical Specifications:
- Voltage Capacity: It can typically handle up to 650V, making it ideal for devices connected directly to wall outlets.
- Current Handling: The “16” in 16N65 usually indicates it can handle around 16 Amperes of current.
- Efficiency: It has low “on-resistance,” meaning it doesn’t waste much energy as heat, which keeps the device efficient.
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