Philips Semiconductors
Preliminary specification
Three quadrant triacs
high commutation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Glass passivated high commutation
triacs in a plastic envelope intended
for use in circuits where high static and
dynamic dV/dt and high dI/dt can
occur loads. These devices will
commutate the full rated rms current
at the maximum rated junction
temperature, without the aid of a
snubber.
BTA225 series C
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
SYMBOL
V
DRM
I
T(RMS)
I
TSM
PARAMETER
BTA225-
Repetitive peak off-state
voltages
RMS on-state current
Non-repetitive peak on-state
current
MAX. MAX. MAX. UNIT
500C
500
25
190
600C
600
25
190
800C
800
25
190
V
A
A
PINNING - TO220AB
PIN
1
2
3
tab
DESCRIPTION
main terminal 1
PIN CONFIGURATION
tab
SYMBOL
T2
main terminal 2
gate
main terminal 2
1 23
T1
G
LIMITING VALUES
Limiting values in accordance with the Absolute Maximum System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
-500
V
DRM
I
T(RMS)
I
TSM
Repetitive peak off-state
voltages
RMS on-state current
Non-repetitive peak
on-state current
full sine wave;
T
mb
≤
91 ˚C
full sine wave;
T
j
= 25 ˚C prior to
surge
t = 20 ms
t = 16.7 ms
t = 10 ms
I
TM
= 30 A; I
G
= 0.2 A;
dI
G
/dt = 0.2 A/µs
-
-
600
1
MAX.
-600
600
1
25
-800
800
V
A
UNIT
I
2
t
dI
T
/dt
I
GM
V
GM
P
GM
P
G(AV)
T
stg
T
j
I
2
t for fusing
Repetitive rate of rise of
on-state current after
triggering
Peak gate current
Peak gate voltage
Peak gate power
Average gate power
Storage temperature
Operating junction
temperature
-
-
-
190
209
180
100
2
5
5
0.5
150
125
A
A
A
2
s
A/µs
A
V
W
W
˚C
˚C
over any 20 ms
period
-
-
-
-
-40
-
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 15 A/µs.
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Preliminary specification
Three quadrant triacs
high commutation
THERMAL RESISTANCES
SYMBOL
R
th j-mb
R
th j-a
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
-
-
-
BTA225 series C
TYP.
-
-
60
MAX.
1.0
1.4
-
UNIT
K/W
K/W
K/W
Thermal resistance
full cycle
junction to mounting base half cycle
Thermal resistance
in free air
junction to ambient
STATIC CHARACTERISTICS
T
j
= 25 ˚C unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL
I
GT
PARAMETER
Gate trigger current
2
CONDITIONS
V
D
= 12 V; I
T
= 0.1 A
T2+ G+
T2+ G-
T2- G-
T2+ G+
T2+ G-
T2- G-
MIN.
2
2
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.25
-
TYP.
18
21
34
-
-
-
-
1.3
0.7
0.4
0.1
MAX.
35
35
35
20
30
20
15
1.55
1.5
-
0.5
UNIT
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
V
V
V
mA
I
L
Latching current
V
D
= 12 V; I
GT
= 0.1 A
I
H
V
T
V
GT
I
D
Holding current
On-state voltage
Gate trigger voltage
Off-state leakage current
V
D
= 12 V; I
GT
= 0.1 A
I
T
= 30 A
V
D
= 12 V; I
T
= 0.1 A
V
D
= 400 V; I
T
= 0.1 A; T
j
= 125 ˚C
V
D
= V
DRM(max)
; T
j
= 125 ˚C
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
T
j
= 25 ˚C unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL
dV
D
/dt
dI
com
/dt
t
gt
PARAMETER
Critical rate of rise of
off-state voltage
Critical rate of change of
commutating current
Gate controlled turn-on
time
CONDITIONS
V
DM
= 67% V
DRM(max)
; T
j
= 125 ˚C;
exponential waveform; gate open circuit
V
DM
= 400 V; T
j
= 125 ˚C; I
T(RMS)
= 25 A;
without snubber; gate open circuit
I
TM
= 30 A; V
D
= V
DRM(max)
; I
G
= 0.1 A;
dI
G
/dt = 5 A/µs
MIN.
1000
-
-
TYP.
-
14
2
MAX.
-
-
-
UNIT
V/µs
A/ms
µs
2
Device does not trigger in the T2-, G+ quadrant.
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Three quadrant triacs
high commutation
MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions in mm
Net Mass: 2 g
BTA225 series C
4,5
max
10,3
max
1,3
3,7
2,8
5,9
min
15,8
max
3,0 max
not tinned
3,0
13,5
min
1,3
max
1 2 3
(2x)
2,54 2,54
0,9 max (3x)
0,6
2,4
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".
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high commutation
DEFINITIONS
Data sheet status
Objective specification
Product specification
Limiting values
BTA225 series C
This data sheet contains target or goal specifications for product development.
This data sheet contains final product specifications.
Preliminary specification This data sheet contains preliminary data; supplementary data may be published later.
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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