The document describes the features and characteristics of the BTA12 SW and BTB12 SW products. They are high-performance products suitable for low-power trigger circuits, with features such as low IGT, high-efficiency switching, and insulation voltage.
This document is a datasheet for the SGS-THOMSON BTA12 SW and BTB12 SW Logic Level Triac family. These are high-performance glass passivated PNPN devices designed for low power trigger circuits such as integrated circuits, microcontrollers, and microprocessors. The document specifies that these parts are UL recognized (E81734) and feature a low gate trigger current (Igt) of 10mA maximum for high efficiency switching.
| RMS on-state current (IT) | 12 A |
|---|---|
| Non repetitive surge peak on-state current (TSM) | 126 A |
| Critical rate of rise of on-state current (di/dt) | 20 A/us |
| Storage and operating junction temperature range (Tstg) | - 40 to+ 150 °C |
| Maximum lead temperature for soldering (TI) | 260 °C |
| Gate trigger current (IGT) | 10 mA |
| Junction to ambient thermal resistance (Rth(j-a)) | 60 °C/W |
| Junction to case thermal resistance DC (Rth(j-c) DC) | 3.3 °C/W |
| Junction to case thermal resistance AC (Rth(j-c) AC) | 2.5 °C/W |
The maximum gate trigger current is 10mA.
The maximum operating junction temperature is 110°C.
The critical rate of rise of on-state current is 20 A/us.
The package type is TO220AB Plastic.