This Sxx08x SCR series is ideal for uni-directional switch applications such as phase control, heating, motor speed controls, converters/rectifiers and capacitive discharge ignitions.
These SCRs have a low gate current trigger level of 0.2 to 15 mA at approximately 1.5V, with a sensitive version of this series having a gate trigger current less than 500µA. The sensitive gate SCR version is easily triggered by sense coils, proximity switches, and microprocessors.