Overview
The BT136-600E,127 is a planar passivated sensitive gate Four-quadrant TRIAC produced by WeEn Semiconductors. This component is designed for general purpose bidirectional switching and phase control applications. It is particularly suited for interfacing directly with microcontrollers, logic integrated circuits, and other low power gate trigger circuits. The BT136-600E,127 is known for its high blocking voltage capability, low holding current, and the ability to trigger in all four quadrants, making it versatile for various AC switching and control applications.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | WeEn Semiconductors Co., Ltd |
| Voltage - Off State | 600 V |
| Voltage - Gate Trigger (Vgt) (Max) | 1.5 V |
| Triac Type | Logic - Sensitive Gate |
| Supplier Device Package | TO-220AB |
| Current - On State (It (RMS)) (Max) | 4 A |
| Current - Non Rep. Surge 50, 60Hz (Itsm) | 25A, 27A |
| Current - Hold (Ih) (Max) | 15 mA |
| Current - Gate Trigger (Igt) (Max) | 10 mA |
| Operating Temperature | 125°C (TJ) |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
Key Features
- Direct Triggering: Can be triggered directly from low power drivers and logic ICs.
- High Blocking Voltage: Capable of handling up to 600 V off-state voltage.
- Low Holding Current: Low holding current of 15 mA for low current loads and minimal EMI at commutation.
- Planar Passivation: Ensures voltage ruggedness and reliability.
- Four-Quadrant Operation: Can trigger in all four quadrants.
- Sensitive Gate: Requires a low gate trigger voltage and current.
- Package: Available in TO-220AB package.
Applications
- AC Light Dimmers: Suitable for controlling and dimming AC light loads.
- Strobe Lights: Can be used in strobe light applications.
- AC Motor Speed Control: Ideal for speed control of AC motors.
- Noise Coupling Circuits: Used in noise coupling circuits.
- Controlling AC Loads using MCU/MPU: Can be controlled using microcontrollers or microprocessors.
- AC/DC Power Control: Suitable for various power control applications involving AC and DC loads.
Q & A
- What is the maximum terminal current of the BT136-600E,127?
The maximum terminal current is 4 A.
- What is the maximum off-state voltage of the BT136-600E,127?
The maximum off-state voltage is 600 V.
- What is the gate trigger voltage and current for the BT136-600E,127?
The gate trigger voltage is up to 1.5 V, and the gate trigger current is up to 10 mA.
- What is the holding current of the BT136-600E,127?
The holding current is up to 15 mA.
- What is the operating temperature range of the BT136-600E,127?
The operating temperature range is up to 125°C (TJ).
- What package type is the BT136-600E,127 available in?
The BT136-600E,127 is available in the TO-220AB package.
- Can the BT136-600E,127 be triggered directly from microcontrollers?
Yes, it can be triggered directly from low power drivers and logic ICs, including microcontrollers.
- What are some common applications of the BT136-600E,127?
Common applications include AC light dimmers, strobe lights, AC motor speed control, noise coupling circuits, and controlling AC loads using MCU/MPU.
- How does the BT136-600E,127 handle commutation in AC circuits?
In AC circuits, the BT136-600E,127 does not require special commutation circuits because the AC voltage reaches zero for every half cycle, naturally turning off the TRIAC.
- What precautions should be taken when designing circuits with the BT136-600E,127?
Precautions include using snubber circuits to avoid rate effects, providing resistance to discharge capacitance between terminals, and isolating the TRIAC from other digital electronics to avoid EMI interference.
