BCR12CM-16LB#BH0

Thyristors - TRIACs

Thyristors are one of the most important components in modern power electronics. They are used in a variety of applications ranging from power conversion and control to UPS and solar power systems. The main types of thyristors are TRIACs, also known as SIDACs, MOSFETs, SCRs and thyristors.

BCR12CM-16LB#BH0 is a 4-pin sensitive TRIAC intended for industrial control application and is suitable for a wide variety of applications such as light dimming and switching, heating, motor control and more. BCR12CM-16LB#BH0 is mounted on a TO-220 case and is available in TO-220AC and AC-7 package. It has a current rating of up to 16A and a voltage rating from 600V to 800V.

The working principle of a TRIAC is similar to that of a thyristor. It has three terminals – anode, gate and cathode. The gate terminal is used to control the device by providing a control signal. When a positive voltage is applied to the gate, the current flows from anode to cathode, but if the voltage is reversed the current will stop flowing. This means that the TRIAC can be used to control AC signals.

The main application field of BCR12CM-16LB#BH0 is industrial control, where its fast switching capability, low power consumption and robust design makes them ideal solutions. They can be used in light dimming, motor speed control and temperature control applications. Furthermore, it can also be used for protecting circuits from excessive current, over-voltage and over-temperature.

In conclusion, BCR12CM-16LB#BH0 is a 4-pin sensitive TRIAC with high current and voltage ratings, suitable for a wide range of industrial control applications. Its fast switching capabilities and low power consumption make it a perfect choice for light dimming, motor speed control and temperature control applications. Moreover, its robust design makes it an excellent choice for protecting circuits from excessive current, over-voltage and over-temperature.