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12 A Snubberless™, logic level and standard Triacs
Datasheet - production data
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 performance. The BTA series
provide an insulated tab (rated at 2500 V
RMS
).
Description
Available either in through-hole or surface mount
packages, the BTA12, BTB12 and T12xx Triac
series are suitable for general purpose mains
power AC switching.
Table 1: Device summary
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

RMS on-state current (full sine wave)
Non repetitive surge peak on-state current
(full cycle, Tj initial = 25 °C)
Critical rate of rise of on-state current
IG = 2 x IGT , tr ≤ 100 ns
Non repetitive surge peak off-state voltage
Average gate power dissipation
Storage junction temperature range
Operating junction temperature range
VD = V
DRM
,
RL = 3.3 kΩ,
Tj = 125 °C
VD = 67 % V
DRM
gate open, 125 °C
(dV/dt)c = 0.1 V/μs, 125 °C
A/ms
(dV/dt)c = 10 V/μs, 125 °C
Notes:
(1)
Minimum IGT is guaranteed at 5% of IGT max.
(2)
For both polarities of A2 referenced to A1
1 Characteristics
Table 3: Electrical characteristics (Tj = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified) -
Snubberless and logic level Triac (3 quadrants)
Table 2: Absolute maximum ratings

VD = V
DRM
, RL = 3.3 kΩ, Tj = 125 °C
VD = 67 % V
DRM
, gate open, 125 °C
(dI/dt)c = 5.3 A/ms, 125 °C
Notes:
(1)
Minimum IGT is guaranteed at 5% of IGT max.
(2)
For both polarities of A2 referenced to A1.
threshold on-state voltage
Notes:
(1)
For both polarities of A2 referenced to A1
Junction to ambient (S = 1 cm²)
(1)
TO-220AB /
TO-220AB insulated
Notes:
(1)
Copper surface under tab.
Table 4: Electrical characteristics (Tj = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified) -
standard Triac (4 quadrants)
Table 5: Static electrical characteristics
Table 6: Thermal resistance

Figure 1: Maximum power dissipation versus
on-state RMS current (full cycle)
Figure 2: RMS on-state current versus case
temperature (full cycle)
Figure 3: RMS on-state current versus ambient
temperature (printed circuit board FR4, copper
thickness: 35 μm) (full cycle)
Figure 4: Relative variation of thermal impedance
versus pulse duration
Figure 5: On-state characteristics
(maximum values)
Figure 6: Surge peak on-state current versus
number of cycles
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
P(W)
I
T(RMS)
(A)
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
25 50 75 100 125
T (°C)
C
BTA
BTB / T1 2
I
T(RMS)
(A)
0 25 50 75 100 125
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
T (°C)
C
D PA K
(S = 1c m )
2
2
I
T(RMS)
(A)
1E-3 1E-2 1E-1 1E+0 1E+1 1E+2 5E+2
1E-2
1E-1
1E+0
K= [Z /R
th th
]
tP(s)
Z
th(j-c)
Z
th(j-a)
1.1 Characteristics (curves)

Figure 7: Non-repetitive surge peak on-state
current
Figure 8: Relative variation of gate trigger current,
holding current and latching current versus
junction temperature (typical values)
Figure 9: Relative variation of critical rate of
decrease of main current versus (dV/dt)c
(typical values)
Figure 10: Relative variation of critical rate of
decrease of main current versus (dV/dt)c
(typical values) (TW)
Figure 11: Relative variation of critical rate of
decrease of main current versus junction
temperature
Figure 12: Thermal resistance junction to ambient
versus copper surface under tab (printed circuit
board FR4, copper thickness: 35 μm)
0.1
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
1.0 10.0 100.0
TW
(dI/dt)c [(dV/dt)c] / specified(dI/dt)c
(dV/dt)c(V/µs)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
SCu(cm²)
R
th(j-a)
(°C/W)
Epoxy printed board FR4, eCU= 35 µm

2 Package information
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of
ECOPACK® packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK®
specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com.
ECOPACK® is an ST trademark.
Epoxy meets UL 94,V0
Lead-free package
2.1 D²PAK package information
Figure 13: D²PAK package outline

Notes:
(1)
Dimensions in inches are given for reference only
Table 7: D²PAK package mechanical data
Figure 14: D²PAK recommended footprint (dimensions are in mm)

2.2 TO-220AB (NIns. and Ins.) package information
Figure 15: TO-220AB (NIns. and Ins.) package outline

Notes:
(1)
Inch dimensions are for reference only.
Table 8: TO-220AB (NIns. and Ins.) package mechanical data

B T A 12 - 600 BW RG
Triac series
Insulation
Current
Voltage
Sensitivity and type
A = insulated
B = non insulated
12 = 12A
600 = 600V
800 = 800V
B = 50 mAstandard BW = 50 mA Snubberless
C = 25 mAstandard CW = 35 mASnubberless
SW = 10 mAlogic level TW = 5 mAlogic level
Packing mode
RG = Tube
T 12 35 - 600 G (-TR)
Triac series
Sensitivity
Voltage
Package
Packing mode
Current
12 = 12 A
50 = 50 mA
35 = 35 mA
10 = 10 mA
600 = 600 V
800 = 800 V
G = D PAK
Blank = Tube
-TR = Tape and reel
2
3 Ordering information
Figure 16: BTA12 and BTB12 series ordering information scheme
Figure 17: T12xx series ordering information scheme

Table 9: Product selector

1. I2PAK package added.
2. TO-220AB delivery mode changed from bulk to tube.
Reformatted to current standards. T1250 added
Removed I²PAK package.
Updated Figure 7: "Non-repetitive surge peak on-state
current" and Table 9: "Product selector" and Table 10:
"Ordering information".
Table 10: Ordering information
4 Revision history
Table 11: Document revision history

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