BCR8KM-14LA

Triac
Medium Power Use
REJ03G0333-0100
Rev.1.00
Aug.20.2004

Features
• IT (RMS) : 8 A • Insulated Type
• VDRM : 700 V • Planar Passivation Type
• IFGTI , IRGTI, IRGTⅢ : 30 mA (20 mA)Note5
www.DataSheet4U.com • UL Recognized : Yellow Card No. E223904
• Viso : 2000 V File No. E80271

Outline

TO-220FN

2
1. T1 Terminal
2. T2 Terminal
3. Gate Terminal
3
1
1
2 3

Applications
Switching mode power supply, washing machine, motor control, heater control, and other general purpose control
applications

Maximum Ratings
Voltage class
Parameter Symbol Unit
14
Note1
Repetitive peak off-state voltage VDRM 700 V
Non-repetitive peak off-state voltageNote1 VDSM 840 V

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Parameter Symbol Ratings Unit Conditions

RMS on-state current IT (RMS) 8 A Commercial frequency, sine full wave
360° conduction, Tc = 89°C
Surge on-state current ITSM 80 A 60Hz sinewave 1 full cycle, peak value,
non-repetitive
I2t for fusing I2 t 26 A2s Value corresponding to 1 cycle of half
wave 60Hz, surge on-state current
Peak gate power dissipation PGM 5 W
Average gate power dissipation PG (AV) 0.5 W
Peak gate voltage VGM 10 V
Peak gate current IGM 2 A
Junction temperature Tj – 40 to +125 °C
Storage temperature Tstg – 40 to +125 °C
Mass
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Isolation voltage Viso 2000 V Ta = 25°C, AC 1 minute,
T1·T2·G terminal to case
Notes: 1. Gate open.

Electrical Characteristics
Rated value
Parameter Symbol Unit Test conditions
Min. Typ. Max.
Repetitive peak off-state current IDRM — — 2.0 mA Tj = 125°C, VDRM applied
On-state voltage VTM — — 1.6 V Tc = 25°C, ITM = 12 A,
Instantaneous measurement
Gate trigger voltageNote2 Ι VFGTΙ — — 1.5 V Tj = 25°C, VD = 6 V, RL = 6 Ω,
ΙΙ VRGTΙ — — 1.5 V RG = 330 Ω
ΙΙΙ VRGTΙΙΙ — — 1.5 V
Gate trigger currentNote2 Ι IFGTΙ — — 30Note5 mA Tj = 25°C, VD = 6 V, RL = 6 Ω,
ΙΙ IRGTΙ — — 30Note5 mA RG = 330 Ω
ΙΙΙ IRGTΙΙΙ — — 30Note5 mA
Gate non-trigger voltage VGD 0.2 — — V Tj = 125°C, VD = 1/2 VDRM
Thermal resistance Rth (j-c) — — 3.6 °C/W Junction to caseNote3
Critical-rate of rise of off-state (dv/dt)c 10 — — V/µs Tj = 125°C
commutating voltageNote4
Notes: 2. Measurement using the gate trigger characteristics measurement circuit.
3. The contact thermal resistance Rth (c-f) in case of greasing is 0.5°C/W.
4. Test conditions of the critical-rate of rise of off-state commutating voltage is shown in the table below.
5. High sensitivity (IGT ≤ 20 mA) is also available. (IGT item: 1)

Commutating voltage and current waveforms

Test conditions
(inductive load)
1. Junction temperature Supply Voltage Time
Tj = 125°C
2. Rate of decay of on-state commutating current (di/dt)c
Main Current Time
(di/dt)c = – 4 A/ms
3. Peak off-state voltage Main Voltage Time
VD = 400 V (dv/dt)c VD

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Performance Curves

Maximum On-State Characteristics Rated Surge On-State Current

102 100
7
5 90

Surge On-State Current (A)

3 80
On-State Current (A)

2
Tj = 125°C
70
101
7 60
5
3 50
2 Tj = 25°C 40
100
7 30
5
20
3
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10–1 0
0.6 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.4 3.8 100 2 3 4 5 7 101 2 3 4 5 7 102

On-State Voltage (V) Conduction Time (Cycles at 60Hz)

Gate Trigger Current vs.

Gate Characteristics (I, II and III) Junction Temperature
× 100 (%) 103
3 Typical Example
2 VGM = 10V PG(AV) = 0.5W 7
PGM = 5W 5
Gate Trigger Current (Tj = 25°C)

101 4
Gate Trigger Current (Tj = t°C)

7 3
Gate Voltage (V)

5 IGM = 2A IRGT III

3 2
VGT = 1.5V
2
102
100 IRGT I, IFGT I
7 7
5 5
3 4
2 3
IFGT I IRGT I, IRGT III VGD = 0.2V 2
10–1
7
5
101
101 2 3 5 7 102 2 3 5 7 103 2 3 5 7 104 –60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

Gate Current (mA) Junction Temperature (°C)

Gate Trigger Voltage vs. Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance

Junction Temperature Characteristics (Junction to case)
× 100 (%)

102 2 3 5 7 103 2 3 5
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)

103 4.0
7 Typical Example
5 3.5
Gate Trigger Voltage (Tj = 25°C)

4
Gate Trigger Voltage (Tj = t°C)

3 3.0
2 2.5

102 2.0
7
5 1.5
4
3 1.0
2 0.5

101 0
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 10–1 2 3 5 7 100 2 3 5 7 101 2 3 5 7 102

Junction Temperature (°C) Conduction Time (Cycles at 60Hz)

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Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance

Characteristics (Junction to ambient) Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
3
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W) 10 16
7 No Fins

On-State Power Dissipation (W)

5
3 14
2
2
10 12 360° Conduction
7
5 Resistive,
3 10 inductive loads
2
1
10 8
7
5
3 6
2
0
10 4
7
5
3 2
2
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10 1 0
2 3 4 5 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
10 2 3 5 710 2 3 5 710 2 3 5 710 2 3 5 710

Conduction Time (Cycles at 60Hz) RMS On-State Current (A)

Allowable Case Temperature vs. Allowable Ambient Temperature vs.

RMS On-State Current RMS On-State Current
160 160
Curves apply regardless All fins are black painted
140 of conduction angle 140 aluminum and greased
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Case Temperature (°C)

120 120 120 × 120 × t2.3

100 100 100 × 100 × t2.3

80 80 60 × 60 × t2.3

60 60 Curves apply
regardless of
40 40 conduction angle
360° Conduction Resistive,
20 Resistive, 20 inductive loads
inductive loads Natural convection
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

RMS On-State Current (A) RMS On-State Current (A)

Allowable Ambient Temperature vs. Repetitive Peak Off-State Current vs.

× 100 (%)

RMS On-State Current Junction Temperature

160 105
Natural convection 7 Typical Example
Repetitive Peak Off-State Current (Tj = 25°C)

140 No Fins 5
Ambient Temperature (°C)

Repetitive Peak Off-State Current (Tj = t°C)

Curves apply regardless 3

120 of conduction angle 2
Resistive, inductive loads 104
100 7
5
80 3
2
60
103
7
40 5
3
20 2
0 102
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 –60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

RMS On-State Current (A) Junction Temperature (°C)

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Holding Current vs. Latching Current vs.

Junction Temperature Junction Temperature
× 100 (%) 103 103
7 Typical Example 7
5
5
3

Latching Current (mA)

4 Distribution
2 T2+, G–
3
Holding Current (Tj = 25°C)
Holding Current (Tj = t°C)

2 102 Typical Example

7
5
102 3
7 2
5 101
4 7
3 5
2 3 + +
2 T2–, G– Typical Example
T2 , G
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–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 –40 0 40 80 120 160

Junction Temperature (°C) Junction Temperature (°C)

Breakover Voltage vs. Breakover Voltage vs.

× 100 (%)
Junction Temperature Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage
× 100 (%)

160 160
Typical Example Typical Example
140 Breakover Voltage (dv/dt = 1V/µs) 140 Tj = 125°C
Breakover Voltage (dv/dt = xV/µs)
Breakover Voltage (Tj = 25°C)

120 120
Breakover Voltage (Tj = t°C)

100 100

80 80

60 60 III Quadrant
40 40

20 20 I Quadrant

0 0
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100120 140 101 2 3 5 7 102 2 3 5 7 103 2 3 5 7 104

Junction Temperature (°C) Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage (V/µs)

Gate Trigger Current vs.

Commutation Characteristics Gate Current Pulse Width
× 100 (%)

103
3 Typical Example Main Voltage Time Typical Example
Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State

2 Tj = 125°C (dv/dt)c VD
7
Commutating Voltage (V/µs)

Main Current 5 IFGT I

102 IT = 4A IT (di/dt)c 4
7 τ = 500µs τ 3 IRGT I
Gate Trigger Current (DC)

5 VD = 200V Time
Gate Trigger Current (tw)

3 f = 3Hz 2 IRGT III

2
102
101
7 I Quadrant 7
5 5
3 Minimum 4
2 Characteristics 3
Value
III Quadrant 2
100
7
5
101 0
100 2 3 5 7 101 2 3 5 7 102 2 3 5 7 103 10 2 3 4 5 7 101 2 3 4 5 7 102

Rate of Decay of On-State Gate Current Pulse Width (µs)

Commutating Current (A/ms)

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Gate Trigger Characteristics Test Circuits

6Ω 6Ω

6V A 6V A
330Ω 330Ω
V V

Test Procedure I Test Procedure II

6Ω

A
6V
330Ω
V
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Test Procedure III

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Package Dimensions

TO-220FN
EIAJ Package Code JEDEC Code Mass (g) (reference value) Lead Material
  2.0 Cu alloy

10 ± 0.3 2.8 ± 0.2

6.5 ± 0.3
3 ± 0.3
15 ± 0.3

φ 3.2 ± 0.2
3.6 ± 0.3
14 ± 0.5

1.1 ± 0.2
1.1 ± 0.2
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0.75 ± 0.15
0.75 ± 0.15
2.54 ± 0.25 2.54 ± 0.25
4.5 ± 0.2

Dimension in Millimeters
Symbol
Min Typ Max
2.6 ± 0.2

A
A1
A2
b
D
E
e
Note 1) The dimensional figures indicate representative values unless x
otherwise the tolerance is specified. y
y1
ZD
ZE

Order Code
Standard order
Lead form Standard packing Quantity Standard order code
code example
Straight type Plastic Magazine (Tube) 50 Type name BCR8KM-14LA
Lead form Plastic Magazine (Tube) 50 Type name – Lead forming code BCR8KM-14LA-A8
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