Overview
The BT151-800C,127 is a medium power silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) produced by WeEn Semiconductors. It is designed in a TO-220AB package and is intended for applications requiring high bidirectional blocking voltage capability and high thermal cycling performance. This SCR is suitable for various power switching applications, including motor control, industrial and domestic lighting, heating, and static switching.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage (VDRM) | 800 | V |
| Average On-State Current (IT(AV)) | 7.5 | A |
| RMS On-State Current (IT(RMS)) | 12 | A |
| Non-Repetitive Peak On-State Current (ITSM) | 100 | A |
| Gate Trigger Current (IGT) | 2 - 15 | mA |
| Latching Current (IL) | 10 - 40 | mA |
| Holding Current (IH) | 7 - 20 | mA |
| On-State Voltage (VT) | 1.44 - 1.75 | V |
| Thermal Resistance Junction to Mounting Base (Rth j-mb) | 1.3 | K/W |
| Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient (Rth j-a) | 60 | K/W |
Key Features
- Passivated thyristor in a plastic envelope (TO-220AB package)
- High bidirectional blocking voltage capability (up to 800V)
- High thermal cycling performance
- Average on-state current of 7.5A and RMS on-state current of 12A
- Non-repetitive peak on-state current of 100A
- Gate trigger current of 2-15mA, latching current of 10-40mA, and holding current of 7-20mA
- On-state voltage of 1.44-1.75V
- Thermal resistance junction to mounting base of 1.3 K/W and junction to ambient of 60 K/W
Applications
- Motor control
- Industrial and domestic lighting
- Heating applications
- Static switching
- Ignition circuits
- Protection circuits
Q & A
- What is the BT151-800C,127 used for?
The BT151-800C,127 is used in applications requiring high bidirectional blocking voltage capability and high thermal cycling performance, such as motor control, industrial and domestic lighting, heating, and static switching.
- What is the maximum repetitive peak off-state voltage of the BT151-800C,127?
The maximum repetitive peak off-state voltage (VDRM) is 800V.
- What is the average on-state current of the BT151-800C,127?
The average on-state current (IT(AV)) is 7.5A.
- What is the RMS on-state current of the BT151-800C,127?
The RMS on-state current (IT(RMS)) is 12A.
- What is the non-repetitive peak on-state current of the BT151-800C,127?
The non-repetitive peak on-state current (ITSM) is 100A.
- What is the gate trigger current range of the BT151-800C,127?
The gate trigger current (IGT) ranges from 2 to 15mA.
- What are the typical applications of the BT151-800C,127?
Typical applications include motor control, industrial and domestic lighting, heating, and static switching.
- What package type does the BT151-800C,127 come in?
The BT151-800C,127 comes in a TO-220AB package.
- What is the thermal resistance junction to mounting base of the BT151-800C,127?
The thermal resistance junction to mounting base (Rth j-mb) is 1.3 K/W.
- What is the on-state voltage range of the BT151-800C,127?
The on-state voltage (VT) ranges from 1.44 to 1.75V.
