ON Semiconductor releases triacs in an isolated TO220 package

ON Semiconductor a global leader in efficient power semiconductors solutions, announced the expansion of its high performance triac portfolio with the introduction of 12 new triacs with available power ratings of 8A, 12 A and 16 A with Gate Trigger Current (Igt) levels of 35mA and 50 mA. The BTAxxxx series of devices are ideal for industrial and control applications where isolation voltage is critical and safety is a primary concern.

“The new BTAxxx triacs from ON Semiconductor represent the company’s entry into the isolated package market for thyristors, building on its long history in supplying SCRs and triacs,” said Gary Straker, ON Semiconductor director of the Protection and Control business unit. “Every designer is under pressure to improve the safety and efficiency of his or her design. The new triacs and SCRs from ON Semiconductor can play an important role in any system where safe and efficient AC power switching is required. They add additional safety that comes from the very high isolation voltage of a fully internally isolated package and are a compliment to our recently released BTBxxx series of triacs”.

Both the BTAxxx and non isolated equivalent, BTBxxx series, utilize the latest silicon and package designs that optimized die area and package construction improving device performance resulting in the release of high performance devices at a competitive price.

The new BTA08-600BW3G, BTA08-800BW3G, BTA12-600BW3G, BTA12-800BW3G, BTA16-600BW3G, BTA16-800BW3G, BTA08-600CW3G, BTA08-800CW3G, BTA12-600CW3G, BTA12-800CW3G, BTA16-600CW3G, BTA16-800CW3G triacs devices from ON Semiconductor provide best-in-class isolation performance, high Igt for snubberless designs, excellent dV/dt for improved noise immunity and three quadrant operation. Soon to be released product line expansion will include sensitive gate and four quadrant operation.