Overview
The MAC228A8G is a sensitive gate triac produced by Littelfuse Inc. This device is part of the MAC228A series, which is designed for industrial and consumer applications requiring full-wave control of AC loads. The MAC228A8G is characterized by its sensitive gate triggering, making it suitable for a variety of power switching applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage | VDRM, VRRM | 800 | V |
| On-State RMS Current | IT (RMS) | 8.0 | A |
| Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current | ITSM | 80 | A |
| Circuit Fusing Consideration (t = 8.3 ms) | I2t | 26 | A²sec |
| Peak Gate Current (t ≤ 2 μs, TC = 80°C) | IGM | ±2.0 | A |
| Peak Gate Voltage (t ≤ 2 μs, TC = 80°C) | VGM | ±10 | V |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | TJ | -40 to +110 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | Tstg | -40 to +150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case | RƟJC | 2.0 | °C/W |
| Maximum Lead Temperature for Soldering Purposes | TL | 260 | °C |
Key Features
- Sensitive gate triggering in three modes for AC triggering on sinking current sources.
- Four mode triggering for drive circuits that source current.
- All diffused and glass-passivated junctions for parameter uniformity and stability.
- Small, rugged, Thermowatt construction for low thermal resistance and high heat dissipation.
- Center gate geometry for uniform current spreading.
- Pb-free and RoHS compliant.
Applications
The MAC228A8G is designed primarily for industrial and consumer applications, including full-wave control of AC loads such as:
- Appliance controls
- Heater controls
- Motor controls
- Other power switching applications.
Q & A
- What is the peak repetitive off-state voltage of the MAC228A8G?
The peak repetitive off-state voltage (VDRM, VRRM) is 800V.
- What is the on-state RMS current of the MAC228A8G?
The on-state RMS current (IT RMS) is 8.0A.
- What is the peak non-repetitive surge current of the MAC228A8G?
The peak non-repetitive surge current (ITSM) is 80A.
- What is the operating junction temperature range of the MAC228A8G?
The operating junction temperature range (TJ) is -40 to +110°C.
- What is the storage temperature range of the MAC228A8G?
The storage temperature range (Tstg) is -40 to +150°C.
- What is the thermal resistance, junction-to-case, of the MAC228A8G?
The thermal resistance, junction-to-case (RƟJC), is 2.0°C/W.
- What is the maximum lead temperature for soldering purposes?
The maximum lead temperature for soldering purposes (TL) is 260°C.
- Is the MAC228A8G Pb-free and RoHS compliant?
- What are the typical applications of the MAC228A8G?
The MAC228A8G is used in industrial and consumer applications for full-wave control of AC loads, including appliance controls, heater controls, motor controls, and other power switching applications.
- What is the package type of the MAC228A8G?
The MAC228A8G is packaged in a TO-220AB case.
