BTA10-600GPRG STMicroelectronics Triac A (Transistor Outline, Vertical) In Stock
The BTA10-600GPRG is a 10 A, 600 V glass-passivated TRIAC from STMicroelectronics in a TO-220AB package, designed for AC power switching and phase-control dimming applications. It features a 50 mA maximum gate trigger current, 1.5 V gate trigger voltage, and a 13 mA holding current for reliable triggering from microcontroller-driven optocoupler circuits. Available in RoHS-compliant tape-and-reel format for automated assembly and global distribution.
- Manufacturer
- STMicroelectronics
- Package
- Transistor Outline, Vertical
- Pin Count
- 3
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- BTA10-600GPRG Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Triac A
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 10 A RMS on-state current and 600 V blocking voltage enabling direct AC mains switching without external snubber networks in most resistive loads
- Glass-passivated chip technology delivering enhanced leakage stability and long-term reliability in high-humidity lighting and industrial environments
- 50 mA maximum gate trigger current compatible with standard optocoupler outputs, simplifying isolated triac driver circuit design
Applications
The BTA10-600GPRG is the primary switching element in leading-edge and trailing-edge light dimmers, fan-speed controllers, and AC motor soft-starters operating directly from 230 V mains. Its 100 V/µs off-state dV/dt rating and glass-passivated construction make it robust in inductive load environments such as universal motor appliances and heating element control units. The device is also used in AC solid-state relay modules where isolated gate drive from a 50 mA optocoupler eliminates the need for additional gate amplification circuitry.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 6 |
| Configuration | SINGLE |
| Critical Rate of Rise of Commutation Voltage-Min | 1V/us |
| Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage-Min | 100V/us |
| DC Gate Trigger Current-Max | 50mA |
| DC Gate Trigger Voltage-Max | 1.5V |
| Holding Current-Max | 13mA |
| JEDEC-95 Code | TO-220AB |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PSFM-T3 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Elements | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | FLANGE MOUNT |
| RMS On-state Current-Max | 10A |
| Reference Standard | UL RECOGNIZED |
| Repetitive Peak Off-state Voltage | 600V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Position | SINGLE |
| Trigger Device Type | TRIAC |
| Package | Transistor Outline, Vertical |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8541.30.00.80 |
| Country of Origin | Mainland China |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What load current and blocking voltage does the BTA10-600GPRG support for direct 230 V mains switching?
The BTA10-600GPRG is rated for 10 A RMS on-state current and a 600 V repetitive peak off-state voltage, providing a safety margin of approximately 2.6× over the 230 V mains peak of 325 V. This headroom accommodates inductive load transients and line voltage surges in incandescent lamp dimmers, resistive heating elements, and fractional-horsepower AC motors without requiring an external snubber capacitor on purely resistive loads.
How does the glass passivation of the BTA10-600GPRG chip improve reliability in humid or industrial environments?
Glass passivation seals the semiconductor junction edges with a thermally stable glass layer that is impermeable to moisture, ionic contaminants, and airborne corrosive gases found in kitchen appliances, industrial heating cabinets, and outdoor control panels. This prevents the surface leakage current increases that unpassivated chips develop after months of exposure to 85% relative humidity at 85°C, keeping off-state leakage well below the 1.5 V gate trigger threshold and avoiding spurious triggering over the product lifetime.
When is the BTA10-600GPRG a more cost-effective choice than a relay for AC motor speed control?
For phase-angle control of AC universal motors up to approximately 1 kW at 230 V, the BTA10-600GPRG eliminates the mechanical relay's moving parts, achieves zero-crossing switching latency under 100 µs, and handles 100,000 or more switching cycles without contact wear—at a component cost typically 50 to 70% lower than an equivalent electromechanical relay rated for 10 A inductive loads. The 50 mA gate trigger requirement is easily met by low-cost optocouplers such as the MOC3021, keeping the total BOM for an isolated triac driver stage under a few dollars.
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