Philips Semiconductors

Objective specification

Three quadrant triacs

guaranteed commutation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

BTA208 series D, E and F

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

Passivated guaranteed commutation

triacs in a plastic envelope intended for
use in motor control circuits or with other
highly inductive loads. These devices
balance the requirements of commutation
performance and gate sensitivity. The
"sensitive gate" E series and "logic level"
D series are intended for interfacing with
low power drivers, including micro
controllers.

PINNING - TO220AB
PIN

DESCRIPTION

main terminal 1

main terminal 2

gate

SYMBOL

PARAMETER

MAX.

MAX.

UNIT

600D
600E
600F
600

800E
800F
800

8
65

8
65

A
A

BTA208BTA208BTA208VDRM

Repetitive peak
off-state voltages
RMS on-state current
Non-repetitive peak on-state
current

IT(RMS)
ITSM

PIN CONFIGURATION

SYMBOL

tab

T2

tab

T1

1 23

main terminal 2

LIMITING VALUES
Limiting values in accordance with the Absolute Maximum System (IEC 134).
SYMBOL

PARAMETER

VDRM

Repetitive peak off-state

voltages

IT(RMS)

RMS on-state current

ITSM

Non-repetitive peak
on-state current

I2t
dIT/dt
IGM
VGM
PGM
PG(AV)
Tstg
Tj

I2t for fusing

Repetitive rate of rise of
on-state current after
triggering
Peak gate current
Peak gate voltage
Peak gate power
Average gate power

CONDITIONS

MIN.
-

full sine wave;

Tmb 102 C
full sine wave;
Tj = 25 C prior to
surge
t = 20 ms
t = 16.7 ms
t = 10 ms
ITM = 12 A; IG = 0.2 A;
dIG/dt = 0.2 A/s

over any 20 ms
period

Storage temperature
Operating junction
temperature

MAX.
-600
6001

UNIT
-800
800

65
72
21
100

A
A
A2s
A/s

2
5
5
0.5

A
V
W
W

-40
-

150
125

C
C

1 Although not recommended, off-state voltages up to 800V may be applied without damage, but the triac may
switch to the on-state. The rate of rise of current should not exceed 6 A/s.
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Philips Semiconductors

Objective specification

Three quadrant triacs

guaranteed commutation

BTA208 series D, E and F

THERMAL RESISTANCES
SYMBOL

PARAMETER

Rth j-mb

Thermal resistance
full cycle
junction to mounting base half cycle
Thermal resistance
in free air
junction to ambient

Rth j-a

CONDITIONS

MIN.

TYP.

MAX.

UNIT

60

2.0
2.4
-

K/W
K/W
K/W

STATIC CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 C unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

MIN.

IGT

Gate trigger current2

VD = 12 V; IT = 0.1 A
T2+ G+
T2+ GT2- G-

IL

Latching current

VD = 12 V; IGT = 0.1 A
T2+ G+
T2+ GT2- G-

IH

Holding current

VT
VGT

On-state voltage
Gate trigger voltage

ID

Off-state leakage current

TYP.

BTA208-

MAX.

UNIT

...D

...E

...F

5
5
5

10
10
10

25
25
25

mA
mA
mA

15
25
25

20
30
30

25
40
40

mA
mA
mA

VD = 12 V; IGT = 0.1 A

15

25

30

mA

IT = 10 A
VD = 12 V; IT = 0.1 A
VD = 400 V; IT = 0.1 A;
Tj = 125 C
VD = VDRM(max);
Tj = 125 C

0.25

1.3
0.7
0.4

1.65
1.5
-

V
V
V

0.1

0.5

mA

MIN.

TYP.

DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Tj = 25 C unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS
BTA208VDM = 67% VDRM(max);
Tj = 110 C; exponential
waveform; gate open
circuit
VDM = 400 V; Tj = 110 C;
IT(RMS) = 8 A;
dVcom/dt = 20v/s; gate
open circuit

...D

MAX.

UNIT

...E

...F

30

60

70

V/s

1.8

3.5

4.5

A/ms

A/ms

dVD/dt

Critical rate of rise of

off-state voltage

dIcom/dt

Critical rate of change of

commutating current

dIcom/dt

Critical rate of change of

commutating current

VDM = 400 V; Tj = 110 C;

IT(RMS) = 8 A;
dVcom/dt = 0.1v/s; gate
open circuit

3.5

4.5

5.5

tgt

Gate controlled turn-on

time

ITM = 12 A; VD = VDRM(max);
IG = 0.1 A; dIG/dt = 5 A/s

2 Device does not trigger in the T2-, G+ quadrant.

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Philips Semiconductors

Objective specification

Three quadrant triacs

guaranteed commutation

BTA208 series D, E and F

MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions in mm

4,5
max

Net Mass: 2 g

10,3
max
1,3

3,7
2,8

5,9
min

15,8
max

3,0 max
not tinned

3,0

13,5
min
1,3
max 1 2 3
(2x)

0,9 max (3x)

2,54 2,54

0,6
2,4

Fig.1. SOT78 (TO220AB). pin 2 connected to mounting base.

Notes
1. Refer to mounting instructions for SOT78 (TO220) envelopes.
2. Epoxy meets UL94 V0 at 1/8".

October 1999

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Philips Semiconductors

Objective specification

Three quadrant triacs

guaranteed commutation

BTA208 series D, E and F

DEFINITIONS
Data sheet status
Objective specification

This data sheet contains target or goal specifications for product development.

Preliminary specification This data sheet contains preliminary data; supplementary data may be published later.
Product specification

This data sheet contains final product specifications.

Limiting values
Limiting values are given in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134). Stress above one
or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and
operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of
this specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Application information
Where application information is given, it is advisory and does not form part of the specification.
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