12 A Snubberless™, logic level and standard triacs
BTA12, BTB12, T12xx
Features
■ Medium current triac
■ Low thermal resistance with clip bonding
■ Low thermal resistance insulation ceramic for
insulated BTA
■ High commutation (4Q) or very high
commutation (3Q) capability
■ BTA series UL1557 certified (File ref: 81734)
■ Packages are RoHS ( 2002/95/EC) compliant
Applications
ON/OFF or phase angle function in applications
such as static relays, light dimmers and appliance
motors speed controllers.
The snubberless versions (BTA/BTB...W and T12
series) are especially recommended for use on
inductive loads, because of their high
commutation performances. The BTA series
provides an insulated tab (rated at 2500 V RMS).
Description
A2
G
A1
A2
A1
A2
G
D2PAK
(T12-G)
A1
A2
G
TO-220AB Insulated
(BTA12)
A1
A2
G
I
(T12-R)
A1
A2
G
TO-220AB
(BTB12)
2
PAK
Order code
See Ordering information on page 11
A2
A2
Available either in through-hole or surface-mount
packages, the BTA12, BTB12 and T12xx triac
series is suitable for general purpose mains
power AC switching.
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK®
packages. These packages have a lead-free second level interconnect. The category of
second level interconnect is marked on the package and on the inner box label, in
compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering
conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
ECOPACK specifications are available at: www.st.com.
Table 8.D
2
PAK dimensions
Dimensions
Ref.
MillimetersInches
Min.Typ.Max. Min.Typ. Max.
A4.304.60 0.1690.181
A
L2
E
C2
A12.492.69 0.0980.106
A20.030.23 0.0010.009
B0.700.93 0.0270.037
L
L3
G
B2
B
A1
2mm min.
FLAT ZONE
C
R
A2
V2
B21.251.400.048 0.055
C0.450.60 0.0170.024
C21.211.36 0.0470.054
D8.959.35 0.3520.368
E10.0010.28 0.3930.405
G4.885.28 0.1920.208
L15.0015.85 0.5900.624
L21.271.40 0.0500.055
L31.401.75 0.0550.069
R0.400.016
V20°8°0°8°
Figure 15. Footprint (dimensions in mm)
10.30
8.90
8/12
16.90
5.08
1.30
3.70
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Table 9.I2PAK dimensions
Dimensions
L2
Ref.
MillimetersInches
Min.Typ.Max. Min.Typ.Max.
A
E
c2
A4.304.60 0.1690.181
A12.492.69 0.0980.106
b0.700.93 0.0280.037
V
b11.201.38 0.0470.054
b21.251.400.049 0.055
D
L1
b2
L
b1
A1
V4
c0.450.60 0.0180.024
V
c21.211.36 0.0480.054
D8.959.35 0.3520.368
e2.442.64 0.0960.104
E10.0010.28 0.3940.405
V4
b
e
c
L13.1013.60 0.5160.535
L13.750.148
L21.271.40 0.0500.055
V5°5°
V445°45°
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Packaging informationBTA12, BTB12, T12xx
Table 10.TO-220AB dimensions (insulated and non-insulated)
2. TO-220AB delivery mode changed from bulk to tube.
27-May-20058T1210 added
28-Sep-20079Reformatted to current standards. T1250 added
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