BTA12, BTB12, T12xx
12 A Snubberless™, logic level and standard triacs
Features
A2
■ Medium current triac
G
■ Low thermal resistance with clip bonding
A1
■ Low thermal resistance insulation ceramic for
A2
insulated BTA
A2
■ High commutation (4Q) or very high
A1
commutation (3Q) capability
A2
G
A1
A2
■ BTA series UL1557 certified (File ref: 81734)
■ Packages are RoHS ( 2002/95/EC) compliant
G
I2PAK
(T12-R)
D2PAK
(T12-G)
A2
Applications
ON/OFF or phase angle function in applications
such as static relays, light dimmers and appliance
motors speed controllers.
A1
A2
A1
A2
G
G
TO-220AB Insulated
(BTA12)
TO-220AB
(BTB12)
The snubberless versions (BTA/BTB...W and T12
series) are especially recommended for use on
inductive loads, because of their high
commutation performances. The BTA series
provides an insulated tab (rated at 2500 V RMS).
Order code
See Ordering information on page 11
Description
Available either in through-hole or surface-mount
packages, the BTA12, BTB12 and T12xx triac
series is suitable for general purpose mains
power AC switching.
Table 1.
Device summary
Symbol
Parameter
RMS on-state current
T12xx
BTA12 (1)
BTB12
IT(RMS)
12
600/800
10/35/50
-
12
12
VDRM/VRRM
Repetitive peak off-state voltage
Triggering gate current
600/800
5/10/35/50
35/50
600/800
5/10/35/50
35/50
IGT (Snubberless)
I
GT (Standard)
Triggering gate current
1.
Insulated
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