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IGT (Q1) 50 mA A1
G A2
DESCRIPTION
Available in high power packages, the BTA/
BTB40-41 series is suitable for general purpose RD91
AC switching. They can be used as an ON/OFF (BTA40)
function in applications such as static relays, heat-
A2
ing regulation, induction motor starting circuits... or
for phase control operation in light dimmers, motor
speed controllers, ...
A1 A1
A2
Thanks to their clip assembly technique, they G A2
G
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Figure 1: Maximum power dissipation versus Figure 2: RMS on-state current versus case
RMS on-state current (full cycle) temperature (full cycle)
P(W) IT(RMS)(A)
50 45
40 BTA41
40
35 BTA40 / BTB41 α = 180°
30
30
25
20
20
15
180°
10 α 10
α 5
IT(RMS)(A) TC(°C)
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 0 25 50 75 100 125
K=[Zth/Rth]
1.E+00
ITM(A)
400
Zth(j-c) Tj max.
Vto = 0.85V
Rd = 10 mΩ
100
Tj = Tj max.
1.E-01
Zth(j-a)
BTA / BTB41
Tj = 25°C.
10
1.E-02
VTM(V)
1.E-03
tp(s) 1
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
1.E-03 1.E-02 1.E-01 1.E+00 1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03
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Figure 5: Surge peak on-state current versus Figure 6: Non-repetitive surge peak on-state
number of cycles current for a sinusoidal pulse with width tp < 10 ms
and corresponding value of I2t
ITSM(A)
450
ITSM(A), I2t (A2s)
10000
400 Tj initial=25°C
dI/dt limitation:
50A/µs ITSM
350 t=20ms
Non repetitive I2t
Tj initial=25°C One cycle
300 1000
250
200
150 Repetitive
TC=70°C
100
50
Number of cycles tp(ms)
0 100
1 10 100 1000 0.01 0.10 1.00 10.00
Figure 7: Relative variation of gate trigger Figure 8: Relative variation of critical rate of
current, holding current and latching current decrease of main current versus (dV/dt)c
versus junction temperature (typical values) (typical values)
1.8
2.0
1.6
IGT
1.5 1.4
IH & IL 1.2
1.0 1.0
0.8
0.5
0.6
Tj(°C) (dV/dt)c (V/µs)
0.0 0.4
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0
1
Tj(°C)
0
0 25 50 75 100 125
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BTA40, BTA41 and BTB41 Series
BT A 40 - 600 B RG
Triac series
Insulation
A = insulated
B = non insulated
Current
40 = 40A in RD91
41 = 40A in TOP3
Voltage
600 = 600V
800 = 800V
Sensitivity and type
B = 50mA Standard
Packing mode
RG = Tube
Blank = Bulk
Figure 11: TOP3 (Insulated and non insulated) Package Mechanical Data
DIMENSIONS
H A
REF. Millimeters Inches
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
R B
ØL A 4.4 4.6 0.173 0.181
B 1.45 1.55 0.057 0.061
K C 14.35 15.60 0.565 0.614
D 0.5 0.7 0.020 0.028
F G
E 2.7 2.9 0.106 0.114
F 15.8 16.5 0.622 0.650
G 20.4 21.1 0.815 0.831
P
H 15.1 15.5 0.594 0.610
C
J 5.4 5.65 0.213 0.222
K 3.4 3.65 0.134 0.144
D ØL 4.08 4.17 0.161 0.164
J J
E P 1.20 1.40 0.047 0.055
R 4.60 0.181
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In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK® packages. These
packages have a Lead-free second level interconnect . The category of second level interconnect is
marked on the package and on the inner box label, in compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The
maximum ratings related to soldering conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an
ST trademark. ECOPACK specifications are available at: www.st.com.
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