Description

This 16 A high temperature Alternistor TRIAC, offered in

TO-220AB, TO-220 isolated, and TO-263 packages, has 150 °C

maximum junction temperature (TJ) and 200 A ITSM (60 Hz).

This series enables easier thermal management and higher surge

handling capability in AC power control applications such as

heater control, motor speed control, lighting controls, and static

switching relays. Alternistor TRIAC operates in quadrants I, II, and

III, and offers high performance in applications requiring high

commutation capability.

Features & Benefits

■ High TJ of 150°C

■ Voltage capability of 600V

■ Surge capability of 200A at 60Hz half cycle

■ Mechanically and thermally robust TO-220 clip-attach assembly

■ High dv/dt up to 1000V/μs

■ Internally-isolated TO-220 package

■ Halogen-free and RoHScompliant

■ Recognized to UL 1557 as an Electrically Isolated Semiconductor Device

Applications

TRIAC is an excellent AC switch in applications such as heating,

lighting, and motor speed controls.

Typical applications are:

■ Heater control such as coffee brewer, tankless water heater, and

infrared heater

■ AC solid-state relays

■ Light dimmers including incandescent and LED lighting

■ Motor speed control in kitchen appliances, power tools, home/

brow/white goods and light industrial applications such as

compressor motor control

Alternistor TRIAC is used with high inductive loads requiring high

commutation capability. Internally isolated packages offer better heat

sinking with higher isolation voltage.