The BT138 600V 12A TRIAC Thyristor - TO-262 Package is built using a glass-passivated junction and high dv/dt process technology, ensuring strong reliability and stable four-quadrant triggering. It is suitable for temperature control, motor speed control, light dimming, AC switching and general domestic or industrial AC load applications.

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Features:

1. 4-quadrant triggering capability
   
2. High dv/dt performance
   
3. High surge current rating
   
4. Reliable glass-passivated junction
   
5. Suitable for resistive and inductive AC loads
   
6. Thermally efficient TO-262 package

Specifications:

• Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage (VDRM): 600V
  
• Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (VRRM): 600V
  
• RMS On-State Current IT(RMS): 12A (Tc ≤ 102°C)
  
• Non-Repetitive Surge Peak Current ITSM (50Hz, 1 cycle): 120A
  
• Non-Repetitive Surge Peak Current ITSM (60Hz, 1 cycle): 78A
  
• I²t Value for Fusing: 50A²s
  
• Critical Rate of Rise of On-State Current di/dt: 4A/µs
  
• Gate Trigger Current IGT (Quadrants I–III): ≤5mA
  
• Gate Trigger Current IGT (Quadrant IV): ≤25mA
  
• Gate Trigger Voltage VGT: ≤1.3V
  
• Holding Current IH: ≤50mA
  
• Latching Current IL: ≤70mA
  
• Peak On-State Voltage VTM (IT = 18A): ≤1.50V
  
• Off-State Leakage Current IDRM/IRRM at 25°C: ≤0.5mA
  
• Off-State Leakage Current IDRM/IRRM at 125°C: ≤50mA
  
• dv/dt (Rise of Off-State Voltage): 500V/µs (min), 1000V/µs (typ)
  
• Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Case RθJC: 2.4°C/W
  
• Operating Junction Temperature (TJ): -40°C to +150°C
  
• Storage Temperature (TSTG): -40°C to +150°C

Package Includes:

1 × BT138 600V 12A TRIAC Thyristor - TO-262 Package