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Philips Semiconductors BT131 Series Logic Level Triac Product Specification
This document is a product specification datasheet for the BT131 series of passivated, sensitive gate triacs manufactured by Philips Semiconductors. These devices are designed in a plastic envelope for general-purpose bidirectional switching and phase-control applications, intended to be interfaced directly with microcontrollers and logic circuits.
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| Package Type | TO92 plastic envelope |
|---|---|
| Repetitive peak off-state voltages (Vorm) | 500 V / 600 V / 800 V |
| RMS on-state current (Iorm) | 1 A |
| Operating junction temperature (Tj) | -40 to +125 °C |
| Gate trigger current (IG) | 0.4 to 7 mA |
| Holding current (IH) | 1.3 to 8 mA |
Source: Philips Semiconductors BT131 Series Logic Level Triac Product Specification
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
Are these triacs suitable for direct interfacing with microcontrollers?
Yes, they are intended to be interfaced directly to microcontrollers, logic integrated circuits and other low power gate trigger circuits.
From: Philips Semiconductors BT131 Series Logic Level Triac Product Specification
What is the maximum operating junction temperature?
The maximum operating junction temperature is 125 °C.
From: Philips Semiconductors BT131 Series Logic Level Triac Product Specification
Are these devices compatible with microcontrollers?
Yes, they are intended to be interfaced directly to microcontrollers, logic integrated circuits and other low power gate trigger circuits.
What is the package type?
The device comes in a plastic envelope with TO92 pin configuration.
What is the primary application of the BT131 series?
They are designed for general purpose switching and phase control.
From: Philips BT131 Series Triacs Logic Level Product Data Sheet
Can these triacs be connected directly to microcontrollers?
Yes, they are designed to be interfaced directly to microcontrollers and logic integrated circuits.
From: Philips BT131 Series Triacs Logic Level Product Data Sheet
