Philips Semiconductors
Preliminary specification
Three quadrant triacs
BTA208 series C
high commutation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
Glass passivated high commutation
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
MAX.
MAX.
MAX. UNIT
triacs in a plastic envelope intended for
use in circuits where high static and
BTA208- 500C
600C
800C
dynamic dV/dt and high dI/dt can occur.
V
DRM
Repetitive peak
500
600
800
V
These devices will commutate the full
off-state voltages
rated rms current at the maximum rated
I
T(RMS)
RMS on-state current
8
8
8
A
junction temperature, without the aid of
I
TSM
Non-repetitive peak
65
65
65
A
a snubber.
on-state current
PINNING - TO220AB
PIN CONFIGURATION
SYMBOL
PIN
DESCRIPTION
1
main terminal 1
2
main terminal 2
3
gate
tab
main terminal 2
LIMITING VALUES
Limiting values in accordance with the Absolute Maximum System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
-500
-600
-800
V
DRM
Repetitive peak off-state
-
500
1
600
1
800
V
voltages
I
T(RMS)
RMS on-state current
full sine wave;
-
8
A
T
mb
102 C
I
TSM
Non-repetitive peak
full sine wave;
on-state current
T
j
= 25 C prior to
surge
t = 20 ms
-
65
A
t = 16.7 ms
-
71
A
I
2
t
I
2
t for fusing
t = 10 ms
-
21
A
2
s
dI
T
/dt
Repetitive rate of rise of
I
TM
= 12 A; I
G
= 0.2 A;
100
A/
s
on-state current after
dI
G
/dt = 0.2 A/
s
triggering
I
GM
Peak gate current
-
2
A
V
GM
Peak gate voltage
-
5
V
P
GM
Peak gate power
-
5
W
P
G(AV)
Average gate power
over any 20 ms
-
0.5
W
period
T
stg
Storage temperature
-40
150
C
T
j
Operating junction
-
125
C
temperature
T1
T2
G
1 2 3
tab
1 Although not recommended, off-state voltages up to 800V may be applied without damage, but the triac may
switch to the on-state. The rate of rise of current should not exceed 6 A/
s.
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Preliminary specification
Three quadrant triacs
BTA208 series C
high commutation
THERMAL RESISTANCES
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
R
th j-mb
Thermal resistance
full cycle
-
-
2.0
K/W
junction to mounting base
half cycle
-
-
2.4
K/W
R
th j-a
Thermal resistance
in free air
-
60
-
K/W
junction to ambient
STATIC CHARACTERISTICS
T
j
= 25 C unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
I
GT
Gate trigger current
2
V
D
= 12 V; I
T
= 0.1 A
T2+ G+
2
-
35
mA
T2+ G-
2
-
35
mA
T2- G-
2
-
35
mA
I
L
Latching current
V
D
= 12 V; I
GT
= 0.1 A
T2+ G+
-
-
20
mA
T2+ G-
-
-
30
mA
T2- G-
-
-
20
mA
I
H
Holding current
V
D
= 12 V; I
GT
= 0.1 A
-
-
15
mA
V
T
On-state voltage
I
T
= 10 A
-
1.3
1.65
V
V
GT
Gate trigger voltage
V
D
= 12 V; I
T
= 0.1 A
-
0.7
1.5
V
V
D
= 400 V; I
T
= 0.1 A; T
j
= 125 C
0.25
0.4
-
V
I
D
Off-state leakage current
V
D
= V
DRM(max)
; T
j
= 125 C
-
0.1
0.5
mA
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
T
j
= 25 C unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
UNIT
dV
D
/dt
Critical rate of rise of
V
DM
= 67% V
DRM(max)
; T
j
= 125 C; exponential
1000
-
V/
s
off-state voltage
waveform; gate open circuit
dI
com
/dt
Critical rate of change of
V
DM
= 400 V; T
j
= 125 C; I
T(RMS)
= 8 A; without
3
14
A/ms
commutating current
snubber; gate open circuit
t
gt
Gate controlled turn-on
I
TM
= 12 A; V
D
= V
DRM(max)
; I
G
= 0.1 A;
-
2
s
time
dI
G
/dt = 5 A/
s
2 Device does not trigger in the T2-, G+ quadrant.
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Preliminary specification
Three quadrant triacs
BTA208 series C
high commutation
MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions in mm
Net Mass: 2 g
Fig.1. TO220AB; pin 2 connected to mounting base.
Notes
1. Refer to mounting instructions for TO220 envelopes.
2. Epoxy meets UL94 V0 at 1/8".
10,3
max
3,7
2,8
3,0
3,0 max
not tinned
1,3
max
(2x)
1 2 3
2,4
0,6
4,5
max
5,9
min
15,8
max
1,3
2,54 2,54
0,9 max (3x)
13,5
min
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Three quadrant triacs
BTA208 series C
high commutation
DEFINITIONS
Data sheet status
Objective specification
This data sheet contains target or goal specifications for product development.
Preliminary specification This data sheet contains preliminary data; supplementary data may be published later.
Product specification
This data sheet contains final product specifications.
Limiting values
Limiting values are given in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134). Stress above one
or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and
operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of
this specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Application information
Where application information is given, it is advisory and does not form part of the specification.
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