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Teccor® brand Thyristors
Standard Bidirectional SIDACs
Kxxx1GL Series
RoHS
Schematic Symbol
Applications Typical application circuit presented in Figure 10 of this data sheet (Typical Metal Halide Ignitor Circuit).
Description
The Multipulse™ SIDAC is a voltage switch used in MetalHalide lamp ignition circuits, as well as High Pressure Sodium lamp ignition circuits for outdoor street and area lighting. This robust solid-state switch is designed to handle lamp igniter applications requiring operation at ambient temperatures up to 90°C where igniter circuit components can raise SIDAC junction temperature up to 125°C, especially when the lamp element is removed or ruptured.