Overview
The BTB16-800CW3G triac, produced by Littelfuse Inc., is a high-performance silicon bidirectional thyristor designed for full-wave AC control applications. It is particularly suited for environments requiring high noise immunity and high commutating di/dt. This device is widely used in various industrial and consumer electronics, including white goods and AC motor control systems.
Key Specifications
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage (VDRM, VRRM) | 800 | V |
| On-State RMS Current (IT(RMS)) | 16 | A |
| Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current (ITSM) | 170 | A |
| Gate Trigger Current (IGT) | 35 | mA |
| High Immunity to dV/dt | 1000 V/µs minimum at 125°C | V/µs |
| High Commutating dI/dt | 8.5 A/ms minimum at 125°C | A/ms |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | -40 to +125 °C | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +150 °C | °C |
| Package | Industry Standard TO-220AB | |
| Internal Isolation | 2500 VRMS | VRMS |
| Lead-Free and RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Key Features
- Blocking Voltage to 800 V
- On-State Current Rating of 16 Amperes RMS at 25°C
- Uniform Gate Trigger Currents in Three Quadrants
- High Immunity to dV/dt - 1000 V/µs minimum at 125°C
- Minimizes Snubber Networks for Protection
- Industry Standard TO-220AB Package
- High Commutating dI/dt - 8.5 A/ms minimum at 125°C
- Internally Isolated to 2500 VRMS
- Lead-free and RoHS Compliant
- Low leakage at high voltage
Applications
- AC Motor control
- White goods (e.g., washing machines, refrigerators)
- Full-wave AC control applications requiring high noise immunity and high commutating di/dt
Q & A
- What is the peak repetitive off-state voltage of the BTB16-800CW3G triac?
The peak repetitive off-state voltage (VDRM, VRRM) is 800 V.
- What is the on-state RMS current rating of the BTB16-800CW3G triac?
The on-state RMS current rating is 16 Amperes at 25°C.
- What is the gate trigger current for the BTB16-800CW3G triac?
The gate trigger current (IGT) is 35 mA.
- What is the high immunity to dV/dt for the BTB16-800CW3G triac?
The high immunity to dV/dt is 1000 V/µs minimum at 125°C.
- What is the high commutating dI/dt for the BTB16-800CW3G triac?
The high commutating dI/dt is 8.5 A/ms minimum at 125°C.
- What package type does the BTB16-800CW3G triac use?
The BTB16-800CW3G triac uses the industry standard TO-220AB package.
- Is the BTB16-800CW3G triac internally isolated?
Yes, it is internally isolated to 2500 VRMS.
- Is the BTB16-800CW3G triac lead-free and RoHS compliant?
Yes, it is lead-free and RoHS compliant.
- What are some common applications of the BTB16-800CW3G triac?
Common applications include AC motor control and white goods such as washing machines and refrigerators.
- What is the operating junction temperature range for the BTB16-800CW3G triac?
The operating junction temperature range is -40 to +125 °C.
