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Data Sheet
BCR16CM-12LB
600V - 16A - Triac
Medium Power Use
Features
IT (RMS) : 16 A
VDRM : 600 V
IFGTI, IRGTI, IRGT III: 30 mA (20 mA) Note6
Tj: 150°C
Non-insulated Type
Planar Passivation Type
Outline
Application
Power supply, motor control, heater control, solenoid control, and other general purpose AC control applications.
Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Symbol
Voltage class
Unit
12
Repetitive peak off-state voltageNote1
VDRM
600
V
Non-repetitive peak off-state voltageNote1
VDSM
720
V
Parameter
Symbol
Ratings
Conditions
RMS on-state current
IT (RMS)
16
Commercial frequency, sine full wave 360
conduction, Tc = 125CNote3
Surge on-state current
ITSM
170
60 Hz sinewave 1 full cycle, peak value,
non-repetitive
I2t for fusion
I2t
121
Value corresponding to 1 cycle of half wave
60 Hz, surge on-state current
Peak gate power dissipation
PGM
5
Average gate power dissipation
PG (AV)
0.5
Peak gate voltage
VGM
10
Peak gate current
IGM
2
Junction Temperature
Tj
40 to +150
Storage temperature
Tstg
40 to +150
RENESAS Package code: PRSS0004AG-A
(Package name: TO-220AB)
2, 4
1
3
1. T1Terminal
2. T2Terminal
3. Gate Terminal
4. T2Terminal
RENESAS Package code: PRSS0004AT-A
(Package name: TO-220ABA)
4
123
4
123
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Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Test conditions
Repetitive peak off-state current
IDRM
2.0
mA
Tj = 150C, VDRM applied
On-state voltage
VTM
1.5
V
Tc = 25C, ITM = 25 A,
instantaneous measurement
Gate trigger voltageNote2
VFGT
1.5
V
Tj = 25C, VD = 6 V, RL = 6 ,
RG = 330

VRGT
1.5
V

VRGT
1.5
V
Gate trigger curentNote2
IFGT
30 Note6
mA
Tj = 25C, VD = 6 V, RL = 6 ,
RG = 330

IRGT
30 Note6
mA

IRGT
30 Note6
mA
Gate non-trigger voltage
VGD
0.2
V
Tj = 125C, VD = 1/2 VDRM
0.1
V
Tj = 150C, VD = 1/2 VDRM
Thermal resistance
Rth (j-c)
1.4
C/W
Junction to caseNote3 Note4
Critical-rate of rise of off-state
commutation voltageNote5
(dv/dt)c
10
V/s
Tj = 125C
1
V/s
Tj = 150C
Notes: 1. Gate open.
2. Measurement using the gate trigger characteristics measurement circuit.
3. Case temperature is measured at the T2 tab 1.5 mm away from the molded case.
4. The contact thermal resistance Rth(c-f) in case of greasing is 1.0C /W.
5. Test conditions of the critical-rate of rise of off-state commutation voltage is shown in the table below.
6. High sensitivity (IGT 20 mA) is also available. (IGT item:1)
Test conditions
Commutating voltage and current waveforms
(inductive load)
1. Junction temperature
Tj = 125°C/150°C
2. Rate of decay of on-state commutating current
(di/dt)c = 8.0 A/ms
3. Peak off-state voltage
VD = 400 V
Time
Time
Time
Main Current
Main Voltage
(di/dt)c
VD
(dv/dt)c
Supply Voltage
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Performance Curves
102
103
101
-40 040 80 120 160
Maximum On-State Characteristics
On-State Voltage (V)
On-State Current (A)
Rated Surge On-State Current
Conduction Time (Cycles at 60Hz)
Surge On-State Current (A)
Gate Characteristics (I, II and III)
Gate Current (mA)
Gate Voltage (V)
Gate Trigger Voltage vs.
Junction Temperature
Junction Temperature (°C)
Gate Trigger Voltage (Tj = t°C)
Gate Trigger Voltage (Tj = 25°C)×100 (%)
Gate Trigger Current vs.
Junction Temperature
Junction Temperature (°C)
Gate Trigger Current (Tj = t°C)
Gate Trigger Current (Tj = 25°C)×100 (%)
40 1 2 3
101
10- 1
100102
103
101
100101
101102103104
102
200
60
40
0
20
80
VGD = 0.1V
VGT = 1.5V
IFGT I IRGT I, IRGT III
-40 040 80 120 160
Typical Example
IGM = 2A
PG(AV) = 0.5WVGM = 10V Typical Example
PGM = 5W
IFGT I
IRGT I
IRGT III
Gate Trigger Current (tw)
Gate Trigger Current (DC) ×100 (%)
Gate Current Pulse Width (s)
Gate Trigger Current vs.
Gate Current Pulse Width
101
103
100101
102
102
Typical Example
IRGT III
IRGT I
IFGT I
100
120
140
160
180
103
102
101
100
Tj = 150°C
Tj = 25°C
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Allowable Ambient Temperature vs.
On-State Power Dissipation (W)
RMS On-State Current (A)
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
RMS On-State Current
Ambient Temperature (°C)
RMS On-State Current (A)
160
120
100
60
20
04.00 0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5
40
80
140
1.0 2.0 3.0
Natural convection
No Fins
Curves apply regardless
of conduction angle
Resistive, inductive loads
RMS On-State Current (A)
Case Temperature (°C)
Allowable Case Temperature vs.
RMS On-State Current
160
120
100
60
20
00
40
80
140
RMS On-State Current (A)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Allowable Ambient Temperature vs.
RMS On-State Current
160
120
100
60
20
0
40
80
140
103
102
101
101102103104105
100
10- 1
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
Characteristics (Junction to ambient)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
Conduction Time (Cycles at 60Hz)
No Fins
Conduction Time (Cycles at 60Hz)
(°C/W)
Transient Thermal Impedance
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
Characteristics (Junction to case)
102103104
10- 1 100101102
0
1
2
30
15
10
5
25
20
020024 861012141618
360°Conduction
Resistive,
inductive loads
2 4
Curves apply
regardless of
conduction angle
360°Conduction
Resistive,
inductive loads
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
02 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Curves apply
regardless of
conduction angle
Resistive,
inductive loads
Natural convection
All fins are black painted
aluminum and greased
100 ×100 ×t2.3
60 ×60 ×t2.3
120 ×120 ×t2.3
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101102103104
Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage (V/s)
Breakover Voltage (dv/dt = xV/s)
Breakover Voltage (dv/dt = 1V/s) ×100 (%)
Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage (V/s)
Breakover Voltage (dv/dt = xV/s)
Breakover Voltage (dv/dt = 1V/s) ×100 (%)
Breakover Voltage vs.
Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage (Tj=150°C)
0
20
40
80
60
100
120
160
140
0
20
40
80
60
100
120
160
140
Typical Example
Tj = 125°C
III Quadrant
I Quadrant
Typical Example
Tj = 150°C
101102103104
Breakover Voltage vs.
Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage (Tj=125°C)
102
103
100
101
Latching Current (mA)
Latching Current vs.
Junction Temperature
Junction Temperature (°C)
-40 040 80 120 160
T2+,G-
Holding Current (mA)
Holding Current vs.
Junction Temperature
Junction Temperature (°C)
102
100
101
-40 040 80 120 160
Typical Example
VD=12V
I Quadrant
III Quadrant
Typical Example
-40 040 80 120 160
Breakover Voltage vs.
Junction Temperature
Junction Temperature (°C)
Breakover Voltage (Tj = t°C)
Breakover Voltage (Tj = 25°C)×100 (%)
0
20
40
80
60
100
120
140
160
Typical Example
Junction Temperature (°C)
RRepetitive Peak Off-State Current (Tj = 25°C) ×100 (%)
Repetitive Peak Off-State Current vs.
Junction Temperature
- 40 0 40 80 120 160
106
105
104
103
102
Typical Example
Repetitive Peak Off-State Current (Tj = t°C)
III Quadrant
I Quadrant
Distribution
Typical
Distribution
Typical
T2,G
- -
T2+,G+
III Quadrant
I Quadrant
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Gate Trigger Characteristics Test Circuits
330
330
330
C1
C1= 0.1 to 0.47 F
R1= 47 to 100
C0= 0.1 F
R0= 100
C0R0
R1
Load
6
6
6V
6V
A
V
A
V
Recommended peripheral components for Triac
6
6V A
V
Test Procedure I
Test Procedure III
Test Procedure II
101
100102
102
101
100
Commutation Characteristics (Tj=150°C)
Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State
Commutating Voltage (V/s)
Rate of Decay of On-State
Commutating Current (A/ms)
Main Voltage
Main CurrentIT(di/dt)c
t
VD
Time
Time
(dv/dt)c
Typical Example
Tj = 150°C
IT= 4 A
t= 500 s
VD= 200 V
f = 3 Hz
Commutation Characteristics (Tj=125°C)
Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State
Commutating Voltage (V/s)
Rate of Decay of On-State
Commutating Current (A/ms)
101
100102
102
101
100
Main Voltage
Main CurrentIT(di/dt)c
t
VD
Time
Time
(dv/dt)c
Typical Example
Tj = 125°C
IT= 4 A
t= 500 s
VD= 200 V
f = 3 Hz
Minimum
Value I Quadrant
I Quadrant
III Quadrant
III Quadrant
Value
Minimum
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Package Dimensions
Ordering code: #BH0
Ordering code: #BB0
Unit: mm
2.1g
MASS[Typ.]
PRSS0004AT-A
RENESAS CodeJEDEC Package Code Previous CodePackage Name
TO-220ABA TO-220AB TO-220ABA
2.6 Max
1.62 Max
2.54 2.54
(3.00)
1.30 + 0.10
- 0.05
0.50 + 0.10
- 0.05
9.20±0.2
9.90±0.2
3.0±0.2
18.95 Max
f3.6±0.1
0.80±0.1
10.0±0.2
10.08±0.3
4.50±0.2
Unit: mm
2.1g
MASS[Typ.]
PRSS0004AG-A
RENESAS CodeJEITA Package Code Previous CodePackage Name
TO-220AB SC-46 TO-220ABS
2.6 Max
1.62 Max
2.54 2.54
(3.00)
1.30 + 0.10
- 0.05
0.50 + 0.10
- 0.05
9.2±0.2
9.9±0.2
2.8±0.1
15.7±0.2
f3.6±0.2
0.80±0.10
10.0±0.2
13.08±0.20
4.5±0.2
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Ordering Information
Orderable Part Number
Package
Quantity Note7
Remark
Status
BCR16CM-12LB#BH0
TO-220ABA
50 pcs./ tube
Straight type
Mass Production
BCR16CM-12LB-1#BH0
TO-220ABA
50 pcs./ tube
Straight type, IGT item:1
BCR16CM-12LB#BB0
TO-220ABS
50 pcs./ tube
Straight type
EOL Candidate
BCR16CM-12LB-1#BB0
TO-220ABS
50 pcs./ tube
Straight type, IGT item:1
BCR16CM-12LB#BB0
TO-220ABS
50 pcs./ tube
:Lead form type
BCR16CM12LB1#BB0
TO-220ABS
50 pcs./ tube
:Lead form type, IGT item:1
Notes: 7. Please confirm the specification about the shipping in detail.
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