BTA12-600CW

Series:	Snubberless™
Packaging:	Tube
Part Status:	Obsolete
Triac Type:	Alternistor - Snubberless
Voltage - Off State:	600V
Current - On State (It (RMS)) (Max):	12A
Voltage - Gate Trigger (Vgt) (Max):	1.3V
Current - Non Rep. Surge 50, 60Hz (Itsm):	120A, 126A
Current - Gate Trigger (Igt) (Max):	35mA
Current - Hold (Ih) (Max):	35mA
Configuration:	Single
Operating Temperature:	-40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	TO-220-3
Supplier Device Package:	TO-220AB
Base Part Number:	BTA12

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Thyristors - TRIACsA TRIAC, or a “Triode for Alternating Current”, is a three-terminal electronic semiconductor switch that controls current flow in either direction between two power terminals and the gate control terminal. The name TRIAC stands for “Triode for Alternating Current.” It is therefore a three-terminal or four-terminal device that can control current in either direction, depending on its operational voltage.The BTA12-600CW is a classic model of these thyristors. It has a maximum controlling terminal voltage of 6V, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. It is made up of three elements: a control gate terminal, an anode, and a cathode. Its maximum forward current is 12A. The advantage of the BTA12-600CW is that it is slewing rate limited, which helps improve its noise immunity.The BTA12-600CW is widely used in a variety of applications. It can be used in AC motor speed control circuits, dimmer switches, heaters, and many other industrial control applications. The main reason for using TRIACs is their ability to control the current flow in both directions. This is particularly useful when controlling the speed of AC motors, since the current can be reversed in order to control the speed of the motor.The working principle of the BTA12-600CW is very simple. When the gate terminal is connected to the positive side of the supply voltage, the TRIAC is turned on and current starts flowing from the anode to the cathode. This current flow is further controlled by the amount of current supplied at the gate terminal, making the TRIAC a current-controlled switch. When the gate voltage is reduced, the TRIAC switches off due to a lack of current at the gate terminal.In summary, the BTA12-600CW is a thyristor with a maximum controlling terminal voltage of 6V, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. It is widely used in AC motor speed control circuits, dimmer switches, heaters, and many other industrial control applications. The working principle of the BTA12-600CW is simple: it controls the current flow in both directions depending on the amount of current supplied at the gate terminal.

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