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STMicroelectronics XL0840 — Discrete Semiconductors

XL0840 SCR, Sensitive Gate, 400 V, 800 mA, TO-92-3

MPNXL0840
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XL0840, Sensitive Gate SCR, 400 V Off State, 800 mA RMS On State, 200 µA Gate Trigger, TO-92-3 Through Hole, -40°C to 125°C.

$0.55Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
PackagingTO-226-3, TO-92-3 (TO-226AA)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

XL0840 specifications
ParameterValue
SCR typeSensitive Gate
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - off state400 V
Voltage - on state (Vtm)1.95 V
Voltage - gate trigger (Vgt)800 mV
Current - hold (Ih)5 mA
Current - off state1 µA
Current - gate trigger (Igt)200 µA
Current - on state (It (AV))500 mA
Current - on state (It (RMS))800 mA
Current - non rep. surge 50, 60Hz7A, 8A
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 125°C
PackageBag
CaseTO-226-3, TO-92-3 (TO-226AA)

Product details

The XL0840 is a sensitive-gate silicon controlled rectifier in a TO-92-3 through-hole package, rated for 400 V off-state and 800 mA RMS on-state continuous current. The 200 µA maximum gate trigger current lets it switch directly from a microcontroller GPIO, a comparator output, or a low-side sensor — no separate driver transistor needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the gate trigger current of the XL0840?

The maximum gate trigger current (Igt) is 200 µA. This low threshold lets the SCR be driven directly from a logic output or a low-current sensor without an intermediate driver stage.

What is the closest functional second-source for the XL0840?

The X00602MA 1AA2 is a sensitive-gate, through-hole, TO-92 SCR with a 600 V off-state rating. It is a functional alternative for designs that can accept the higher voltage headroom.