A68064 Datasheet ((new)) -
Bolted to an external heatsink for passive or active cooling. Key Applications & Performance Insights 1. Brushed Motor Control (PWM Switching)
: Common in dimming and power regulation for lighting systems. Reference Resources
. While some sources describe it generally as a transistor or N-channel MOSFET, technical specifications from identify it as a (SCR) used primarily for power control applications. Key Specifications According to data available from , the device features the following ratings: Voltage Rating: Current Rating: Gate Trigger Voltage: Operating Temperature: -40°C to 105°C. Package Type: TO-220, known for its robust heat dissipation. Connection & Usage Guide
The is a robust, discrete semiconductor component originally engineered by Teccor Electronics (now a part of Littelfuse) and manufactured in a industry-standard TO-220 package . Known in various industrial applications as a high-reliability switching device, the component spans documentation definitions ranging from an N-channel power MOSFET to a specialized thyristor or latching protection component. It is built explicitly for heavy-duty power management, motor control systems, and main distribution protection environments. a68064 datasheet
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Sinking 500mA through all 4 channels simultaneously with a
Design Note: This voltage drop generates localized heat, which must be accounted for in your thermal management budget. Output Leakage Current ( ICEXcap I sub cap C cap E cap X end-sub Bolted to an external heatsink for passive or active cooling
Used in distribution units for circuit protection 🔍 Part Number Variations & Substitutes
| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description | |------------|------------|-------------| | 1 | VDD | Logic supply voltage (5V typical) | | 2 | Data In (D) | Serial data input (CMOS level) | | 3 | Clock (CLK) | Shift register clock (rising edge triggered) | | 4 | Strobe (STR) | Latch enable; data transfers from shift register to outputs on high level | | 5 | Output Enable (OE) | Active low; when low, outputs follow latched data; when high, outputs are off (high impedance) | | 6 | Ground (GND) | Logic ground | | 7-14 | Out 1 – Out 8 | High-side Darlington outputs (open-collector) | | 15 | COM (Common Cathode) | Connection for internal clamp diodes to VBB (load supply) | | 16 | VBB (Load Supply) | Power supply for output stages (up to 50V) | | 17 | Output Enable (OE) | Duplicate pin for layout convenience | | 18 | Strobe (STR) | Duplicate pin | | 19 | Clock (CLK) | Duplicate pin | | 20 | Data Out (Q7’) | Serial data output for cascading |
Capable of controlling large loads in industrial systems. Reference Resources
Note: Some datasheets show pins 17, 18, and 19 as duplicates to simplify PCB routing. In practice, connect them together.
A68064 Datasheet: High-Performance Power Switching in TO-220