Overview
The 2N6073BG is a sensitive gate TRIAC (Triode for Alternating Current) produced by Littelfuse Inc. It is designed primarily for full-wave AC control applications, such as light dimmers, motor controls, heating controls, and power supplies. This device is part of the 2N607xA/B series and is known for its compatibility with various logic functions including TTL, HTL, CMOS, and operational amplifiers.
Key Specifications
| Rating | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage | VDRM, VRRM | 400 | V |
| On-State RMS Current (TC = 85°C) | IT(RMS) | 4.0 | A |
| Peak Non-repetitive Surge Current | ITSM | 30 | A |
| Peak Gate Power (Pulse Width “1.0 µs, TC = 85°C) | PGM | 10 | W |
| Average Gate Power (t = 8.3 ms, TC = 85°C) | PG(AV) | 0.5 | W |
| Peak Gate Voltage (Pulse Width “1.0 µs, TC = 85°C) | VGM | 5.0 | V |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | TJ | -40 to +110 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | Tstg | -40 to +150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case | RθJC | 3.5 | °C/W |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient | RθJA | 75 | °C/W |
| Maximum Lead Temperature for Soldering Purposes | TL | 260 | °C |
Key Features
- Sensitive gate triggering compatible with TTL, HTL, CMOS, and operational amplifier logic functions.
- Blocking voltages up to 400 V.
- All diffused and glass passivated junctions for greater parameter uniformity and stability.
- Small, rugged, thermopad construction for low thermal resistance, high heat dissipation, and durability.
- Lead-free package available.
- Designed for full-wave AC control applications such as light dimmers, motor controls, heating controls, and power supplies.
- Triac type thyristors switch from a blocking to a conducting state for either polarity of applied anode voltage with positive or negative gate triggering.
Applications
- Full-wave AC control applications.
- Light dimmers.
- Motor controls.
- Heating controls.
- Power supplies.
- Other applications where full-wave silicon gate controlled solid-state devices are needed.
Q & A
- What is the primary application of the 2N6073BG TRIAC?
The 2N6073BG is primarily designed for full-wave AC control applications such as light dimmers, motor controls, heating controls, and power supplies.
- What are the blocking voltages of the 2N6073BG?
The 2N6073BG has blocking voltages up to 400 V.
- What is the on-state RMS current rating of the 2N6073BG?
The on-state RMS current rating is 4.0 A at a case temperature of 85°C.
- What is the peak non-repetitive surge current rating of the 2N6073BG?
The peak non-repetitive surge current rating is 30 A.
- What is the operating junction temperature range of the 2N6073BG?
The operating junction temperature range is -40 to +110°C.
- Is the 2N6073BG lead-free?
- What type of logic functions is the 2N6073BG compatible with?
The 2N6073BG is compatible with TTL, HTL, CMOS, and operational amplifier logic functions.
- What is the thermal resistance, junction to case, of the 2N6073BG?
The thermal resistance, junction to case, is 3.5°C/W.
- What is the maximum lead temperature for soldering purposes?
The maximum lead temperature for soldering purposes is 260°C.
- What are the typical applications where the 2N6073BG can be used?
The 2N6073BG can be used in applications such as light dimmers, motor controls, heating controls, and power supplies.
