BT136-600E/L01,127

BT136-600E/L01,127 application field and working principle

Thyristors, also known as TRIACs (Triode for Alternating Currents), are semiconductor devices used in high power switching applications. TRIACs are used in applications like AC motor speed control, lighting control, and power factor correction. They are also used in voltage regulators and in household appliances like microwave ovens, washing machines, and other household appliances.

The BT136-600E/L01,127 is a very common 800V 6.5A TRIAC used for general purpose AC switching applications. It is used in a variety of products from light dimmers, temperature and speed controllers, and contactors.

Applications

The BT136-600E/L01,127 TRIAC is well suited for applications that require medium to high power switching applications such as domestic light dimmer, motor speed control, relay contactor , soft stampers, etc. It is also suitable for contactors and starters. It is also suitable for applications such as harmonic suppressing, snubber circuits, and motor control.

Working principle

The BT136-600E/L01,127 TRIAC is a bidirectional switch. When a small current is applied to the control terminal (MT2), the TRIAC turns on and the voltage across MT1 and MT2 become zero. The TRIAC switches current between the main terminals (MT1 and MT2). The TRIAC will continue to switch the current until the current through MT2 is reduced or eliminated. The TRIAC can be turned off by reversing the polarity of current applied to MT2. This makes the BT136-600E/L01,127 an ideal switch for medium to high power AC applications.

NV characteristics

The TRIAC BT136-600E/L01,127 has several important characteristics that make it a suitable device for AC switching applications. It has a minimum peak off-state voltage of 600 V and a maximum peak on-state current of 6.5 A. The device has an On-State Current Gain (the ratio between the on-state current and the gate current) of 18. The device also has a maximum "dv/dt" rating of 250 V/μs, which allows it to withstand high voltage transients without damage.