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BTA40, BTA41, BTB41
40 A standard TRIACs
Features
■ High current TRIAC
■ Low thermal resistance with clip bonding
■ High commutation capability
■ BTA series UL1557 certified (File ref: 81734)
■ Packages are RoHS (2002/95/EC) compliant
Applications
■ On/off function in static relays, heating
regulation, induction motor starting circuits
■ Phase control operations in light dimmers,
motor speed controllers, and similar
Description
Available in high power packages, the
BTA/BTB40-41 series is suitable for general
purpose AC switching.
The BTA series provides an insulated tab (rated at
2500 V rms).
TOP3 insulated
(BTA41)
TOP3
(BTB41)
RD91 insulated
(BTA40)
A2
A1
G
G
A2
A1
G
A2
A2
A1
G
A2
A1
Table 1. Device summary
Symbol Parameter BTA40
(1)
1. Insulated package
BTA41
(1)
BTB41 Unit
I
T(RMS)
On-state rms current 40 41 41 A
V
DRM
/V
RRM
Repetitive peak off-state voltage 600 and 800 600 and 800 600 and 800 V
I
GT
Triggering gate current 50 50 50 mA
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