T1610, T1635, T1650

BTA16, BTB16
Datasheet

Snubberless™, logic level and standard 16 A Triacs

A2 Features
• Medium current Triac
G • Low thermal resistance with clip bonding
A1 • Low thermal resistance insulation ceramic for insulated BTA
A2 • High commutation (4Q) or very high commutation (3Q, Snubberless™)
capability
• BTA series UL1557 certified (file ref: 81734)
G G • Packages are RoHS (2002/95/EC) compliant
A2 A2
A1
A1 • Insulated tab (BTA series, rated at 2500 VRMS)
TO-220AB TO-220AB Ins.
A2

Applications
• Snubberless versions (BTA/BTB...W and T1635) especially recommended for
G
A2 use on inductive loads, because of their high commutation performances
A1
D²PAK
• On/off or phase angle function in applications such as static relays, light
dimmers and appliance motor speed controllers

Description
Available either in through-hole or surface mount packages, the BTA16, BTB16 and
T1610, T1635 and T1650 Triac series are suitable for general purpose mains power
AC switching. They can be used as ON/OFF function in applications such as static
relays, heating regulation or induction motor starting circuit. They are also
Product status link recommended for phase control operations in light dimmers and appliance motors
speed controllers.
BTA16
The Snubberless™ versions (W suffix and T1610, T1635, T1650) are especially
BTB16
recommended for use on inductive loads, because of their high commutation
T1610 performance.
T1635 By using an internal ceramic pad, the Snubberless™ series provide an insulated tab
(rated at 2500 VRMS) complying with UL standards (file reference: E81734).
T1650
Product summary

IT(RMS) 16 A

VDRM/VRRM 600, 800 V

IGTSnubberless™ 10, 35, 50 mA

IGTstandard 25, 50 mA

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Characteristics

1 Characteristics

Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings

Symbol Parameters Value Unit

TO-220AB, D2PAK Tc = 100 °C

IT(RMS) RMS on-state current (full sine wave) 16 A
TO-220AB Ins. Tc = 86 °C

Non repetitive surge peak on-state current (full cycle, F = 50 Hz tp = 20 ms 160

ITSM A
Tj initial = 25 °C) tp = 16.7 ms
F = 60 Hz 168

I2t I2t value for fusing tp = 10 ms 144 A2s

Critical rate of rise of on-state current
dl/dt F = 120 Hz Tj = 125 °C 50 A/µs
IG = 2 x IGT , tr ≤ 100 ns

VDRM/VRRM +
VDSM/VRSM Non repetitive surge peak off-state voltage tp = 10 ms Tj = 25 °C V
100
IGM Peak gate current tp = 20 µs Tj = 125 °C 4 A

PG(AV) Average gate power dissipation Tj = 125 °C 1 W

Tstg Storage junction temperature range -40 to +150 °C

Tj Operating junction temperature range -40 to +125 °C

Table 2. Static electrical characteristics

Symbol Test conditions Tj Value Unit

VT(1) ITM = 22.5 A, tp = 380 µs 25 °C Max. 1.55 V

VTO(1) threshold on-state voltage 125 °C Max. 0.85 V

RD (1)
Dynamic resistance 125 °C Max. 25 mΩ

25 °C 5 µA
IDRM/IRRM VDRM = VRRM Max.
125 °C 2 mA

1. For both polarities of A2 referenced to A1

Table 3. Electrical characteristics (Tj = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified) - standard (4 quadrants)

BTA16
Symbol Parameters Quadrant BTB16 Unit
C B

I - II - III 25 50
IGT(1) Max. mA
VD = 12 V, RL = 33 Ω IV 50 100
VGT All Max. 1.3 V

VGD VD = VDRM, RL = 3.3 kΩ, Tj = 125 °C All Min. 0.2 V

IH(2) IT = 500 mA Max. 25 50 mA

I - III - IV Max. 40 60
IL IG = 1.2 IGT mA
II Max. 80 120

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BTA16
Symbol Parameters Quadrant BTB16 Unit
C B

dV/dt(2) VD = 67 % VDRM gate open, Tj = 125 °C Min. 200 400 V/µs

(dV/dt)c(2) (dI/dt)c = 7 A/ms, Tj = 125 °C Min. 5 10 V/µs

1. Minimum IGT is guaranteed at 5 % of IGT max.

2. For both polarities of A2 referenced to A1

Table 4. Electrical characteristics (Tj = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified) - Snubberless and logic level (3
quadrants)

T1610 / BTA16- T1635 / T1650 /

Symbol Parameters Quadrant SW / BTB16- BTA16-CW / BTA16-BW / Unit
SW BTB16-CW BTB16-BW

IGT(1) Max. 10 35 50 mA
VD = 12 V, RL = 30 Ω
VGT I - II - III Max. 1.3 V

VGD VD = VDRM, RL = 3,3 kΩ, Tj = 125 °C Min. 0.2 V

IH(2) IT = 500 mA Max. 15 35 50 mA

I - III Max. 25 50 70
IL IG = 1.2 IGT mA
II Max. 30 60 80

(dV/dt)(2) VD = 67 % VDRM gate open, Tj = 125 °C Min. 40 500 1000 V/µs

(dV/dt)c = 0.1 V/μs, Tj = 125 °C 8.5

(dI/dt)c(2) (dV/dt)c = 10 V/μs, Tj = 125 °C Min. 3.0 A/ms

Without snubber, Tj = 125 °C 8.5 14

1. Minimum IGT is guaranteed at 5 % of IGT max.

2. For both polarities of A2 referenced to A1

Table 5. Thermal resistance

Symbol Parameters Value Unit

TO-220AB / D²PAK 1.2

Rth(j-c) Max. junction to case (AC)
TO-220AB insulated 2.1
°C/W
Junction to ambient (S = 2 cm²) D²PAK 45
Rth(j-a)
Junction to ambient TO-220AB / TO-220AB ins 60

1. Copper surface under tab.

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Characteristics (curves)

1.1 Characteristics (curves)

Figure 2. Maximum power dissipation versus on-state Figure 3. RMS on-state current versus case temperature
RMS current (full cycle) (full cycle)

P(W) IT(RMS)(A)
20

18 18

16 16
BTB/T16
14 14
BTA
12 12

10 10

8 8

6 6

4 4

2 2
IT(RMS)(A) Tc(°C)
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
0 25 50 75 100 125

Figure 4. On-state rms current versus ambient Figure 5. Relative variation of thermal impedance versus
temperature (full cycle) pulse duration

IT(RMS)(A) K = [Zth/Rth]
4.0
1E+0
3.5 Zth(j-c)
D²PAK Printed circuit board FR4, copper thickness: 35 µm
(S = 1 cm²)
3.0

2.5 Zth(j-a)

2.0 1E-1

1.5

1.0

0.5
Tc(°C) tp(s)
0.0 1E-2
0 25 50 75 100 125 1E-3 1E-2 1E-1 1E+0 1E+1 1E+2 5E+2

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Characteristics (curves)

Figure 7. Surge peak on-state current versus number of

Figure 6. On-state characteristics (maximum values)
cycles

ITM(A) ITSM(A)
200
180
Tj max. Tj = Tj max.
100 Vto = 0.85 V 160
Rd = 25 mΩ
140 t=20ms

120 Non repetitive One cy cle

Tj initial=25°C
100
10 Tj = 25 °C 80 Repetitive
TC=85°C
60

40

20
VTM(V) Numb er of cy cles
1 0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 1 10 100 1000

Figure 8. Non-repetitive surge peak on-state current for a

Figure 9. Relative variation of gate trigger current
sinusoidal
IGT, IH, IL[Tj] / IGT, IH, IL[Tj = 25 °C]
2 2
2.5
ITSM(A),I t (A s) ho lding cu rrent and latch in g cu rrent versu s ju nc ti on
3000 temp erature (typ ic al values)
Tj initial=25°C 2.0
dI/dt limitation:
50A/µs
IGT

1.5
1000
ITSM
IH & IL
1.0

0.5

T(j °C)
0.0
pu ls e wi th wid th t p < 10 ms t p (ms) -40 -20 02 04 06 08 0 100 120 140
100
0. 01 0. 10 1. 00 10. 00

Figure 10. Relative variation of critical rate of decrease of Figure 11. Relative variation of critical rate of decrease of
main current versus (dV/dt)c (typical values) main current versus (junction temperature (typical values)

(dl/dt)c [(dV/dt)c] / specified (dl/dt)c (dl/dt)c [Tj] / (dl/dt)c [Tj specified]

2.0 6
SW/T1610 Snubberless and logic level types
1.8 C 5
1.6
B
4
1.4

1.2 T1635/T1650/CW/BW 3

1.0
2
0.8

0.6 1
(dV/dt)c (V/µs) Tj(°C)
0.4 0
0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0
0 25 50 75 100 125

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Characteristics (curves)

Figure 12. D²PAK thermal resistance junction to ambient versus copper surface under tab

Rth(j-a) (°C/W)
80
D²PAK
70
Epoxy printed board FR4, copper thickness = 35 µm

60

50

40

30

20

10
SCu (cm²)
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

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Package information

2 Package information

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK®
packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK® specifications, grade definitions
and product status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK® is an ST trademark.

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TO-220AB Insulated and non Insulated package information

2.1 TO-220AB Insulated and non Insulated package information

• Epoxy meets UL 94,V0
• Cooling method: by conduction (C)
• Recommended torque value: 0.55 N·m
• Maximum torque value: 0.70 N·m

Figure 13. TO-220AB Insulated and non Insulated package outline

B C

b2
Resin gate 0.5 mm I
max. protusion(1)
L
F

I4

l3

a1 c2

l2
a2

M
b1 Resin gate 0.5 mm c1
max. protusion(1)
e
(1)Resin gate position accepted in one of the two positions or in the symmetrical opposites.

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TO-220AB Insulated and non Insulated package information

Table 6. TO-220ABInsulated and non Insulated package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. Millimeters Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 15.20 15.90 0.5984 0.6260

a1 3.75 0.1476
a2 13.00 14.00 0.5118 0.5512
B 10.00 10.40 0.3937 0.4094
b1 0.61 0.88 0.0240 0.0346
b2 1.23 1.32 0.0484 0.0520
C 4.40 4.60 0.1732 0.1811
c1 0.49 0.70 0.0193 0.0276
c2 2.40 2.72 0.0945 0.1071
e 2.40 2.70 0.0945 0.1063
F 6.20 6.60 0.2441 0.2598
I 3.73 3.88 0.1469 0.1528
L 2.65 2.95 0.1043 0.1161
I2 1.14 1.70 0.0449 0.0669
I3 1.14 1.70 0.0449 0.0669
I4 15.80 16.40 16.80 0.6220 0.6457 0.6614
M 2.6 0.1024

1. Inch dimensions are for reference only.

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D²PAK package information

2.2 D²PAK package information

Figure 14. D²PAK package outline

A E1
E
c2 E2
L2

D1
D
H

D2
L3

b2
Resin gate
e
b 0.5 mm max.
protrusion(1)
G

A1
A2

A3

R
L

Gauge Plane
c
V2

(1) Resin gate position accepted in one of the two positions or in the symmetrical opposites

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D²PAK package information

Table 7. D²PAK package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. Millimeters Inches

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 4.30 4.60 0.1693 0.1811

A1 2.49 2.69 0.0980 0.1059
A2 0.03 0.23 0.0012 0.0091
A3 0.25 0.0098
b 0.70 0.93 0.0276 0.0366
b2 1.25 1.7 0.0492 0.0669
c 0.45 0.60 0.0177 0.0236
c2 1.21 1.36 0.0476 0.0535
D 8.95 9.35 0.3524 0.3681
D1 7.50 8.00 0.2953 0.3150
D2 1.30 1.70 0.0512 0.0669
e 2.54 0.1
E 10.00 10.28 0.3937 0.4047
E1 8.30 8.70 0.3268 0.3425
E2 6.85 7.25 0.2697 0.2854
G 4.88 5.28 0.1921 0.2079
H 15 15.85 0.5906 0.6240
L 1.78 2.28 0.0701 0.0898
L2 1.27 1.40 0.0500 0.0551
L3 1.40 1.75 0.0551 0.0689
R 0.40 0.0157
V2 0° 8° 0° 8°

1. Dimensions in inches are given for reference only

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D²PAK package information

Figure 15. D²PAK recommended footprint (dimensions are in mm)

16.90

10.30 5.08

1.30

3.70
8.90

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Ordering information

3 Ordering information

Figure 16. Ordering information scheme (BTA16 and BTB16 series)

BT A 16 - 600 BW (RG)

Triac
Insulation
A = Insulated
B = Non-insulated
Current
16 = 16 A
Voltage
600 = 600 V
800 = 800 V
Sensitivity and type
B = 50 mA BW = 50 mA Snubberless™
C = 25 mA standard CW = 35 mA Snubberless™
SW = 10 mA logic level
Packing mode
RG = Tube

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Ordering information

Figure 17. Ordering information scheme (T8 series)

T 16 35 - 600 G (-TR)

Triac series

Current
16 = 16 A
Sensitivity
10 = 10 mA
35 = 35 mA
50 = 50 mA
Voltage
600 = 600 V
800 = 800 V
Package
G = D²PAK

Packing mode
Blank = Tube
TR = Tape and reel

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Product selector

3.1 Product selector

Table 8. Product selector

Part Number
Sensitivity Type Package
600 800

BTB16-600C 35 mA Standard TO-220AB

BTB16-600B BTB16-800B 50 mA Standard TO-220AB
BTB16-600SW BTB16-800SW 10 mA Snubberless™ TO-220AB
BTB16-600CW BTB16-800CW 35 mA Snubberless™ TO-220AB
BTB16-600BW BTB16-800BW 50 mA Snubberless™ TO-220AB
BTA16-600C 35 mA Standard TO-220AB Ins.
BTA16-600B BTA16-800B 50 mA Standard TO-220AB Ins.
BTA16-600SW BTA16-800SW 10 mA Snubberless™ TO-220AB Ins.
BTA16-600CW BTA16-800CW 35 mA Snubberless™ TO-220AB Ins.
BTA16-600BW BTA16-800BW 50 mA Snubberless™ TO-220AB Ins.

T1610-600G T1610-800G 10 mA Snubberless™ D2PAK

T1635-600G T1635-800G 35 mA Snubberless™ D2PAK

T1650-600G 50 mA Snubberless™ D2PAK

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Ordering information

3.2 Ordering information

Table 9. Ordering information

Order code Marking Package Weight Base qty. Delivery mode

BTA16-600BRG BTA16-600B
BTA16-600BWRG BTA16-600BW
BTA16-600CRG BTA16-600C
BTA16-600CWRG BTA16-600CW
BTA16-600SWRG BTA16-600SW TO-220AB Ins. Tube
BTA16-800BRG BTA16-800B
BTA16-800BWRG BTA16-800BW
BTA16-800CWRG BTA16-800CW
BTA16-800SWRG BTA16-800SW
2.30 50
BTB16-600BRG BTB16-600B
BTB16-600BWRG BTB16-600BW
BTB16-600CRG BTB16-600C
BTB16-600CWRG BTB16-600CW
BTB16-600SWRG BTB16-600SW TO-220AB Tube
BTB16-800BRG BTB16-800B
BTB16-800BWRG BTB16-800BW
BTB16-800CWRG BTB16-800CW
BTB16-800SWRG BTB16-800SW
T1610-600G-TR T1610-600G
T1610-800G-TR T1610-800G
T1635-600G-TR T1635-600G 1000 Tape and reel
D²PAK 1.50
T1635-800G-TR T1635-800G
T1650-600G-TR T1650-600G
T1635-600G T1635-600G 50 Tube

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Revision history

Table 10. Document revision history

Date Revision Changes

Oct-2002 6A Last update.

TO-220AB delivery mode changed from bulk to tube. ECOPACK statement
13-Feb-2006 7
added.
03-Jul-2009 8 Added part number T1610.
Updated value for VDSM / VRSM in Table 2. Updated temperature in Table 2
04-Dec-2009 9
from 15 °C to 86 °C.
Updated value for VDSM / VRSM in Table 2. Updated temperature in Table 2
11-Mar-2010 10
from 15 °C to 86 °C.
Updated Section ● Product status / summary. Added T1650 package
30-May-2018 11
information.

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