Overview
The BTA16-400BRG is a medium current Triac produced by STMicroelectronics. It is part of the BTA16 series, which is designed for general-purpose mains power AC switching applications. This Triac is available in a TO-220AB insulated package, ensuring high thermal performance and compliance with UL standards. The BTA16-400BRG is suitable for various applications, including on/off functions in static relays, heating regulation, and phase control operations in light dimmers and appliance motor speed controllers.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| IT(RMS) | 16 | A |
| VDRM/VRRM | 400 | V |
| ITSM (Non repetitive surge peak on-state current) | 160 A (F = 50 Hz, tp = 20 ms), 168 A (F = 60 Hz, tp = 16.7 ms) | A |
| I2t value for fusing | 144 A²s | A²s |
| dl/dt (Critical rate of rise of on-state current) | 50 A/µs | A/µs |
| VDSM/VRSM (Non repetitive surge peak off-state voltage) | VDRM/VRRM + 100 V | V |
| IGM (Peak gate current) | 4 A | A |
| PG(AV) (Average gate power dissipation) | 1 W | W |
| Tstg (Storage junction temperature range) | -40 to +150 °C | °C |
| Tj (Operating junction temperature range) | -40 to +125 °C | °C |
| IGT (Gate trigger current) | 50 mA (standard), 10 mA (logic level), 35 mA (Snubberless™), 50 mA (Snubberless™) | mA |
Key Features
- Medium current Triac with high commutation capability (4Q or 3Q Snubberless™ versions)
- Low thermal resistance with clip bonding and insulated ceramic for insulated BTA series
- UL1557 certified and RoHS (2002/95/EC) compliant
- Insulated tab rated at 2500 VRMS, complying with UL standards
- Available in TO-220AB insulated and non-insulated packages, as well as D²PAK surface mount packages
Applications
- On/off or phase angle functions in static relays, light dimmers, and appliance motor speed controllers
- Heating regulation and induction motor starting circuits
- Snubberless versions especially recommended for use on inductive loads due to high commutation performance
Q & A
- What is the maximum RMS on-state current of the BTA16-400BRG?
16 A
- What is the maximum off-state voltage (VDRM/VRRM) for the BTA16-400BRG?
400 V
- What are the typical applications of the BTA16-400BRG?
On/off functions in static relays, heating regulation, and phase control operations in light dimmers and appliance motor speed controllers.
- What is the significance of the Snubberless™ versions of the BTA16 series?
The Snubberless™ versions are especially recommended for use on inductive loads due to their high commutation performance.
- What is the operating junction temperature range for the BTA16-400BRG?
-40 to +125 °C
- Is the BTA16-400BRG RoHS compliant?
- What types of packages are available for the BTA16 series?
TO-220AB insulated and non-insulated packages, as well as D²PAK surface mount packages.
- What is the maximum non-repetitive surge peak on-state current for the BTA16-400BRG?
160 A (F = 50 Hz, tp = 20 ms), 168 A (F = 60 Hz, tp = 16.7 ms)
- What is the critical rate of rise of on-state current (dl/dt) for the BTA16-400BRG?
50 A/µs
- What is the average gate power dissipation for the BTA16-400BRG?
1 W
