BTA08, BTB08 and T8 Series
®
8A TRIACS
SNUBBERLESS™, LOGIC LEVEL & STANDARD
Table 1: Main Features
A2
Symbol
IT(RMS)
Value
Unit
8
A
G
A1
VDRM/VRRM
600 and 800
5 to 50
V
A2
A2
IGT (Q )
mA
1
A1
A2
A1
G
A2
G
DESCRIPTION
D2PAK
(T8-G)
Available either in through-hole or surface-mount
packages, the BTA08, BTB08 and T8 triac series
is suitable for general purpose AC switching. They
can be used as an ON/OFF function in applica-
tions such as static relays, heating regulation, in-
duction motor starting circuits... or for phase
control operation in light dimmers, motor speed
controllers,...
IPAK
(T8-H)
A2
A1
A2
G
DPAK
(T8-B)
The snubberless versions (BTA/BTB...W and T8
series) are specially recommended for use on
inductive loads, thanks to their high commutation
performances.
A2
Logic level versions are designed to interface
directly with low power drivers such as
microcontrollers.
A1
A2
A1
A2
G
G
By using an internal ceramic pad, the BTA series
provides voltage insulated tab (rated at
2500VRMS) complying with UL standards (file ref.:
E81734).
TO-220AB Insulated
(BTA08)
TO-220AB
(BTB08)
Table 2: Order Codes
Part Number
BTA08-xxxxxRG
BTB08-xxxxxRG
T8xx-xxxG
Marking
See page table 8 on
page 10
T8xx-xxxH
T8xx-xxxB
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