Available in a high power insulated package, the
BTW68 series is suitable for applications where
power handling and power dissipation are critical
such as solid state relays, welding equipment and
high power motor control.
Based on a clip assembly technology, this device
offers a superior performance in surge current
handling capabilities.
Thanks to the internal ceramic pad, the device
provides high voltage insulation (2500 V
complies with UL standards (file ref: E81734).
RMS)
and
A
G
K
K
A
G
TOP3 ins.
Table 1.Device summary
SymbolValue
I
T(RMS)
V
DRM/VRRM
I
GT
30 A
600 to 1200 V
50 mA
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Table 2.Absolute maximum ratings (limiting values)
SymbolParameterValueUnit
I
T(RMS)
IT
I
dI/dt
P
T
V
Table 3.Electrical characteristics (Tj = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
On-state current rms (180° conduction angle)Tc = 80 °C30A
Average on-state current (180° conduction angle)Tc = 80 °C19A
(AV)
= 8.3 ms
t
Non repetitive surge peak on-state
TSM
current
²
I
tI²t Value for fusingTj = 25 °C800A
Critical rate of rise of on-state current
= 2 x IGT , tr ≤ 100 ns
I
G
I
Peak gate currenttp = 20 µsTj = 125 °C8A
GM
Average gate power dissipationTj = 125 °C1W
G(AV)
Storage junction temperature range
stg
T
Operating junction temperature range
j
Maximum peak reverse gate voltage5V
RGM
p
tp = 10 ms400
F = 60 HzT
= 25 °C
T
j
= 125 °C100A/µs
j
420
- 40 to + 150
- 40 to + 125
SymbolTest conditionsValueUnit
I
GT
V
V
dV/dt
V
I
DRM
I
RRM
Table 4.Thermal resistance
VD = 12 V, RL = 33 Ω
GT
VD = V
t
I
I
GD
gt
H
L
DRM, RL
VD = V
DRM
IT = 500 mA, gate openMAX.75mA
IG = 1.2 x I
V
= 67 % V
D
= 3.3 kΩTj = 125 °CMIN.0.2V
, IG = 200 mA, dIG/dt = 1.5 A/µsTYP.2µs
GT
DRM
gate open
TMITM
t
q
= 60 A, tp = 380 µsMAX.2.1V
V
= V
DRM
VD = 67% V
dI
TM
RRM
, ITM = 60 A, VR = 75 V
DRM
/dt = 30 A/µs, dVD/dt = 20 V/µs
= 800 V
V
DRM
= 1000 V250
V
DRM
Tj = 125 °CMIN.
Tj = 25 °C
= 125 °C6mA
T
j
= 125 °CTYP.100µs
T
j
MIN.50mA
MAX.1.5V
TYP.40mA
500
V/µs
20µA
MAX.
A
°C
2
S
SymbolParameterValueUnit
R
R
Junction to case (D.C.)1.1°C/W
th(j-c)
Junction to ambient50°C/W
th(j-a)
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Figure 1.Maximum average power
dissipation versus average on-state
current
P(W)
50
40
30
α = 60°
α = 30°
20
10
0
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α = 120°
α = 90°
α = 180°
I(A)
T(RMS)
D.C.
360°
α
Figure 3.Average on-state current versus case
temperature
I(A)
T(AV)
50
DC
40
30
α = 180°
Figure 2.Correlation between maximum
average power dissipation and
maximum allowable temperature
pulse with width t < 10 ms, and corresponding values of I²t
200
1
Figure 8.On-state characteristics
(maximum values)
I (A)
TM
1000
Tj=max
100
10
1
1234 56
T =25°C
j
V (V)
TM
T max.:
j
V =1.27V
t0
R =12m
d
Ω
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2 Ordering information scheme
Figure 9.Ordering information scheme
BTW 68 - 600 RG
Standard SCR series
Type
68 = 30A
Voltage
600 = 600V
800 = 800V
1000 = 100V
1200 = 1200V
Packing mode
RG = Tube
Table 5.Product Selector
Voltage (xxx)
Part numbers
600 V800 V1000 V1200 V
BTW68-600RGX
BTW68-800RGX
BTW68-1000RGX
BTW68-1200RGX
SensitivityPackage
50 mATOP3 Ins.
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Package informationBTW68
3 Package information
●Epoxy meets UL94,V0
●Lead-free packages
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of
ECOPACK
specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com
ECOPACK
Table 6.TOP3 ins. dimensions
®
packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK®
®
is an ST trademark.
.
Dimensions
Ref.
H
R
ØL
A
B
A4.44.60.1730.181
MillimetersInches
Min.Max.Min.Max.
B1.451.550.0570.061
K
G
F
C14.3515.600.5650.614
D0.50.70.0200.028
E2.72.90.1060.114
F15.816.50.6220.650
G20.421.10.8150.831
P
C
H15.115.50.5940.610
J5.45.650.2130.222
K3.43.650.1340.144
JJ
D
E
ØL4.084.170.1610.164
P1.201.400.0470.055
R4.60 typ.0.181 typ.
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Table 7.Ordering information
Order codeMarkingPackageWeight Base qty Delivery mode
BTW68-600RGBTW68-600
BTW68-800RGBTW68-800
BTW68-1000RGBTW68-1000
BTW68-1200RGBTW68-1200
5 Revision history
Table 8.Document revision history
DateRevisionChanges
Mar-19951Initial release.
13-Feb-20062
29-Jul-20103
TOP3 ins.4.5 g30Tube
TOP3 Insulated delivery mode changed from bulk to tube.
ECOPACK statement added.
Deleted part number BTW68-200RG. Updated Ta bl e 2 , Figure 7 and
alpha angle in Figure 1.
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