# Triac, 800 V, 16 A, TO-220AB, 1.7 V, 170 A, 60 mA

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/BTA16-800BW3G/triac-800-v-16-a-to-220ab-17-170-60-ma
**SKU**: BTA16-800BW3G
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Price**: €1.3600
**Stock**: 500+
**Lead Time**: 85 days (indicative)

## Description

Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage, Vdrm:800V; On State RMS Current IT(rms):16A; Triac Case Style:TO-220AB; Gate Trigger Current Max (QI), Igt:50mA; Gate Trigger Voltage Max Vgt:1.7V; Peak Gate

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Msl | MSL 1 - Unlimited |
| Svhc | No SVHC (15-Jan-2018) |
| No. Of Pins | 3Pins |
| Product Range | - |
| Triac Case Style | TO-220AB |
| Thyristor Mounting | Through Hole |
| Holding Current Max | 60mA |
| On State Rms Current | 16A |
| Peak On State Voltage | 1.55V |
| Gate Trigger Voltage Max | 1.7V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 125°C |
| Peak Non Repetitive Surge Current | 170A |
| Peak Repetitive Off State Voltage | 800V |

## Datasheet

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**Thyristors** Surface Mount – 600V-800V  >   BTA16-600BW3G, BTA16-800BW3G, 

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## BTA16-600BW3G, BTA16-800B ~~W3G,~~ 

## **Description** ~~Lo~~ 

Designed for high performance full−wave ac control applications where high noise immunity and high commutating di/dt are required. 

## **Features** 

- Blocking Voltage to 800 V 

- On-State Current Rating of 16 A RMS at 80°C Uniform Gate Trigger Currents in Three Quadrants 

- High Immunity to dV/dt − 1500 V/µs minimum at 125°C 

- Minimizes Snubber Networks for Protection 

- Industry Standard TO-220AB Package 

- High Commutating dI/dt − 4.0 A/ms minimum at 125°C 

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- Internally Isolated (2500 VRMS) 

- These Devices are Pb−Free 

## **Functional Diagram** 

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Maximum Ratings   (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted)<br>Rating Symbol Value Unit<br>Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage (Note 1) BTA16−600BW3G  VDRM, 600 V<br>(Gate Open, Sine Wave 50 to 60 Hz, TJ = -40° to 125°C) BTA16−800BW3G  VRRM 800<br>On-State RMS Current  (Full Cycle Sine Wave, 60 Hz, TC = 80°C) IT  (RMS)  16 A<br>Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current (One Full Cycle Sine Wave, 60 Hz, TC = 25°C) ITSM 170 A<br>Circuit Fusing Consideration (t = 8.3 ms) I [2] t 120 A²sec<br>Non−Repetitive Surge Peak Off−State Voltage (TJ = 25°C, t = 10ms) VDSM/ VRSM VDSM+100/ VRSM V<br>Peak Gate Current (TJ = 125°C, t = 20ms) IGM 4.0 A<br>Peak Gate Power  (Pulse Width ≤ 1.0 µs, TC = 80°C) PG(AV) 20 W<br>Average Gate Power (TJ = 125°C) PG(AV) 1.0 W<br>Operating Junction Temperature Range TJ -40 to +125 °C<br>Storage Temperature Range Tstg -40 to +125 °C<br>RMS Isolation Voltage  (t = 300 ms, R.H. ≤ 30%, TA = 25°C) Viso 2500 V<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the Recommended Operating Conditions may affect device reliability. 

1. VDRM and VRRM for all types can be applied on a continuous basis. Ratings apply for zero or negative gate voltage; however, positive gate voltage shall not be applied concurrent with negative potential on the anode. Blocking voltages shall not be tested with a constant current source such that the voltage ratings of the devices are exceeded. 

|**Thermal Characteristics**||||
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|**Rating**|**Symbol**|**Value**|**Unit**|
|Thermal Resistance,<br>Junction−to−Case (AC)<br>Junction−to−Ambient|RƟJC<br>RƟJA|2.5<br>60|°C/W|
|Maximum Lead Temperature for Soldering Purposes, 1/8” from case for<br>10 seconds|TL|260|°C|



© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 06/06/19 

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Electrical Characteristics - OFF   (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted ; Electricals apply in both directions)<br>Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit<br>Peak Repetitive Blocking Current TJ = 25°C  IDRM,  - - 0.005 mA<br>(VD = VDRM = VRRM; Gate Open) TJ = 125°C IRRM - - 2.0<br>Electrical Characteristics - ON  (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted; Electricals apply in both directions)<br>Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit<br>Forward On-State Voltage (Note 2) (ITM = ±22.5 A Peak) VTM − − 1.55 V<br>MT2(+), G(+) 2.5 − 50<br>Gate Trigger Current (Continuous dc)  (VD = 12 V, RL = 30 Ω) MT2(+), G(−) IGT 2.5 − 50 mA<br>MT2(−), G(−) 2.5 − 50<br>Holding Current (VD = 12 V, Gate Open, Initiating Current = ±150 mA) IH − − 60 mA<br>MT2(+), G(+) − − 70<br>Latching Current (VD = 12 V, IG = 50 mA)  MT2(+), G(−) IL − − 90 mA<br>MT2(−), G(−) − − 70<br>MT2(+), G(+) 0.5 − 1.7<br>Gate Trigger Voltage (VD = 12 V, RL = 30 Ω) MT2(+), G(−) VGT 0.5 − 1.1 V<br>MT2(−), G(−) 0.5 − 1.1<br>MT2(+), G(+) 0.2 − −<br>Gate Non−Trigger Voltage (TJ = 125°C)  MT2(+), G(−) tgt 0.2 − − V<br>MT2(−), G(−) 0.2 − −<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


2. Indicates Pulse Test: Pulse Width ≤ 2.0 ms, Duty Cycle ≤ 2%. 

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Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit<br>Rate of Change of Commutating Current, See Figure 10.  (dI/dt)c 4.0 − − A/ms<br>(Gate Open, TJ = 125°C, No Snubber)<br>Critical Rate of Rise of On−State Current(TJ = 125°C, f = 120 Hz, IG = 2 x IGT, tr ≤100 ns) dI/dt − − 50 A/µs<br>Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage(VD = 0.66 x VDRM, Exponential Waveform, Gate Open, TJ = 125°C) dV/dt 1500 − − V/µs<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Voltage Current Characteristic of SCR** 

|**Symbol**|**Parameter**|
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|VDRM|Peak Repetitive Forward Off State Voltage|
|IDRM|Peak Forward Blocking Current|
|VRRM|Peak Repetitive Reverse Off State Voltage|
|IRRM<br>VTM|Peak Reverse Blocking Current<br>Maximum On State Voltage|
|IH|Holding Current|
|**Quadrant**|**Defnitions for a Triac**|



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All polarities are referenced to MT1. With in phase signals (using standard AC lines) quadrants I and III are used 

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## **Figure 8. Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage (Exponential Waveform)** 

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## **Figure 9. Simplified Test Circuit to Measure the Critical Rate of Rise of Commutating Current (di/dt)** 

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Note: Component values are for verification of rated (di/dt)c. See AN1048 for additional information 

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Inches Millimeters<br>Dim<br>Min Max Min Max<br>A 0.590 0.620 14.99 15.75<br>B 0.380 0.420 9.65 10.67<br>C 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78<br>D 0.025 0.035 0.64 0.89<br>F 0.142 0.147 3.61 3.73<br>G 0.095 0.105 2.41 2.67<br>H 0.110 0.130 2.79 3.30<br>J 0.018 0.024 0.46 0.61<br>K 0.540 0.575 13.72 14.61<br>L 0.060 0.075 1.52 1.91<br>N 0.195 0.205 4.95 5.21<br>Q 0.105 0.115 2.67 2.92<br>R 0.085 0.095 2.16 2.41<br>S 0.045 0.060 1.14 1.52<br>T 0.235 0.255 5.97 6.47<br>U 0.000 0.050 0.00 1.27<br>V 0.045 --- 1.15 ---<br>Z --- 0.080 --- 2.04<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Pin Assignment<br>1 Main Terminal 1<br>2 Main Terminal 2<br>3 Gate<br>4 No Connection<br>Ordering Information<br>Device Package Shipping<br>TO−220AB<br>BTA16−600BW3G 500 Units / Rail<br>(Pb−Free)<br>TO−220AB<br>BTA16−800BW3G 500 Units / Rail<br>(Pb−Free)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI Y14.5M, 1982. 

2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH. 

3. DIMENSION Z DEFINES A ZONE WHERE ALL BODY AND LEAD IRREGULARITIES ARE ALLOWED. 

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