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BCR6AM-12LA
Triac
Medium Power Use
REJ03G0294-0300
Rev.3.00
Nov 30, 2007
Features
• IT (RMS) : 6 A
• VDRM : 600 V
• IFGTI, IRGTI, IRGT III : 30 mA (20 mA)Note6
• Non-Insulated Type
• Planar Passivation Type
Outline
2, 4
1
3
1. T
1
Terminal
2. T
2
Terminal
3. Gate Terminal
4. T
2
Terminal
123
4
RENESAS Package code: PRSS0004AA-A
(Package name: TO-220)
Applications
Contactless AC switch, light dimmer, electronic flasher unit, control of household equipment such as TV sets, stereo
systems, washing machine, infrared kotatsu, carpet, electric fan, solenoid driver, small motor control, solid state relay,
copying machine, electric heater control, and other general purpose control applications
Maximum Ratings
Voltage class
Parameter Symbol
12 Unit
Repetitive peak off-state voltageNote1 V
DRM 600 V
Non-repetitive peak off-state voltageNote1 V
DSM 720 V
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Parameter Symbol Ratings Unit Conditions
RMS on-state current IT (RMS) 6 A
Commercial frequency, sine full wave
360° conduction, Tc = 103°CNote3
Surge on-state current ITSM 60 A
60Hz sinewave 1 full cycle, peak value,
non-repetitive
I2t for fusing I2t 15 A2s Value corresponding to 1 cycl e of half
wave 60Hz, surge on-state current
Peak gate power dissipation PGM 5 W
Average gate power dissipation PG (AV) 0.5 W
Peak gate voltage VGM 10 V
Peak gate current IGM 2 A
Junction temperature Tj – 40 to +125 °C
Storage temperature Tstg – 40 to +125 °C
Mass — 2.0 g Typical value
Notes: 1. Gate open.
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Test conditions
Repetitive peak off-state current IDRM — — 2.0 mA Tj = 125°C, VDRM applied
On-state voltage VTM — — 1.7 V
Tc = 25°C, ITM = 9 A,
Instantaneous measurement
Ι V
FGTΙ — — 1.5 V
ΙΙ V
RGTΙ — — 1.5 V
Gate trigger voltageNote2
ΙΙΙ V
RGTΙΙΙ — — 1.5 V
Tj = 25°C, VD = 6 V, RL = 6 Ω,
RG = 330 Ω
Ι I
FGTΙ — — 30Note6 mA
ΙΙ I
RGTΙ — — 30Note6 mA
Gate trigger currentNote2
ΙΙΙ I
RGTΙΙΙ — — 30Note6 mA
Tj = 25°C, VD = 6 V, RL = 6 Ω,
RG = 330 Ω
Gate non-trigger voltage VGD 0.2 — — V Tj = 125°C, VD = 1/2 VDRM
Thermal resistance Rth (j-c) — — 2.5 °C/W Junction to caseNote3 Note4
Critical-rate of rise of off-state
commutating voltageNote5 (dv/dt)c 10 — — V/µs Tj = 125°C
Notes: 2. Measurement using the gate trigger charact eristics measurement circuit.
3. Case temperature is measure d 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 1.0°C/W.
5. Test conditions of the critical-rate of rise of off-state commutating voltage is sho wn in the table bel ow.
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
2. Rate of decay of on-state commutating current
(di/dt)c = – 3.0 A/ms
3. Peak off-state voltage
VD = 400 V
Supply Voltage
Time
Time
Time
Main Current
Main Voltage
(di/dt)c
V
D
(dv/dt)c
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Performance Curves
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 (%)
Maximum Transient Thermal Impedance
Characteristics (Junction to case)
Conduction Time (Cycles at 60Hz)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
10
0
2510
1
40
20
37 10
2
425374
60
80
100
30
10
50
70
90
0
4.60.6 1.4 2.2 3.0 3.81.0 1.8 2.6 3.4 4.2
10
2
7
5
3
2
10
1
7
5
3
2
10
0
7
5
3
2
10
–1
10
0
2310
1
5710
2
23 5710
3
23 5710
4
3
2
10
1
7
5
3
2
7
5
7
5
3
2
10
–1
2310
–1
5710
0
23 5
2310
2
5710
3
710
1
23 5710
2
3.2
2.8
2.4
2.0
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
0
10
1
10
3
7
5
3
2
–60 –20 20
10
2
7
5
3
2
60 100 140
4
4
–40 0 40 80 120
10
1
10
3
7
5
3
2
–60 –20 20
10
2
7
5
3
2
60 100 140
4
4
–40 0 40 80 120
Tj = 25°C
Typical Example
V
GM
= 10V P
G(AV)
= 0.5W
P
GM
= 5W
I
GM
= 2A
V
GD
= 0.2V
V
GT
= 1.5V
I
FGT I
I
RGT I
, I
RGT III
I
RGT III
I
FGT I
I
RGT I
Typical Example
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On-State Power Dissipation (W)
RMS On-State Current (A)
Maximum On-State Power Dissipation
RMS On-State Current (A)
Case Temperature (°C)
Allowable Case Temperature vs.
RMS On-State Current
RMS On-State Current (A)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Allowable Ambient Temperature vs.
RMS On-State Current
Junction Temperature (°C)
Repetitive Peak Off-State Current (Tj = t°C)
Repetitive Peak Off-State Current (Tj = 25°C) × 100 (%)
Repetitive Peak Off-State Current vs.
Junction Temperature
Holding Current vs.
Junction Temperature
Junction Temperature (°C)
Holding Current (Tj = t°C)
Holding Current (Tj = 25°C) × 100 (%)
20
16
12
8
4
18
14
10
6
2
01051
0234 6789 510 234 678
10
3
7
5
3
2
–60 –20 20
10
2
7
5
3
2
60 100 140
4
4
–40 0 40 80 120
10
1
14040–40–60 –20 0 20 60 80 100 120
10
5
7
5
3
2
10
4
7
5
3
2
10
3
7
5
3
2
10
2
160
120
100
60
20
00 0.5 1.5 2.5
40
80
140
1.0 2.0 3.0
160
120
100
60
20
08
01
40
80
140
234567
RMS On-State Current (A)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Allowable Ambient Temperature vs.
RMS On-State Current
360° Conduction
Resistive,
inductive loads
All fins are black painted
aluminum and greased
Curves apply
regardless of
conduction angle
Resistive,
inductive loads
Natural convection
60 × 60 × t2.3
100 × 100 × t2.3
120 × 120 × t2.3
Typical Example Typical Example
160
120
100
60
20
0
40
80
140
360° Conduction
Resistive,
inductive loads
Curves apply regardless
of conduction angle
Natural convection
No Fins
Curves apply regardless
of conduction angle
Resistive, inductive loads
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Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage (V/µs)
Breakover Voltage (dv/dt = xV/µs)
Breakover Voltage (dv/dt = 1V/µs) × 100 (%)
Breakover Voltage vs.
Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage
Breakover Voltage vs.
Junction Temperature
Junction Temperature (°C)
Breakover Voltage (Tj = t°C)
Breakover Voltage (Tj = 25°C) × 100 (%)
Commutation Characteristics
Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State
Commutating Voltage (V/µs)
Rate of Decay of On-State
Commutating Current (A/ms)
Gate Trigger Current (tw)
Gate Trigger Current (DC) × 100 (%)
Gate Current Pulse Width (µs)
Gate Trigger Current vs.
Gate Current Pulse Width
Test Procedure I
Test Procedure III
Test Procedure II
Gate Trigger Characteristics Test Circuits
Latching Current (mA)
Latching Current vs.
Junction Temperature
Junction Temperature (°C)
160
100
80
40
20
014040–40–60 –20 0 20 60 80
140
100120
60
120
140–60 –20 20 60 100
10
3
7
5
3
2
10
2
7
5
3
2
10
1
7
5
3
2
10
0
–40 0 40 80 120
10
1
10
3
7
5
3
2
10
0
23 5710
1
10
2
7
5
3
2
23 5710
2
4
4
4
4
2310
1
5710
2
23 5710
3
23 5710
4
120
0
20
40
60
80
100
140
160 7
5
3
2
10
0
2510
1
10
1
7
7
5
3
2
37 10
2
4
4
425374
10
0
6Ω6Ω
6Ω
6V 6V
6V
330Ω330Ω
330Ω
A
V
A
V
A
V
Distribution
T
2
+, G–
Typical Example
T
2
+, G+
T
2
–, G–Typical Example
Typical Example
I Quadrant
III Quadrant
Typical Example
Tj = 125°C
Main Voltage
Main CurrentI
T
(di/dt)c
τ
V
D
Time
Time
(dv/dt)c
Typical Example
Tj = 125°C
I
T
= 4A
τ = 500µs
V
D
= 200V
f = 3Hz
Minimum
Characteristics
Value
I Quadrant
III Quadrant
Typical Example
IFGT I
IRGT I
IRGT III
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Package Dimensions
SC-46 2.0g
MASS[Typ.]
PRSS0004AA-A
RENESAS CodeJEITA Package Code Previous Code
Unit: mm
10.5Max 4.5
1.3
2.542.54
0.8
1.0
φ3.6
2.60.5
4.5Max
12.5Min 16Max
3.8Max
7.0
3.2
Package Name
TO-220
Order Code
Lead form Standard packing Quantity Standard order code Standard order
code example
Straight type Vinyl sack 100 Type name BCR6AM-12LA
Lead form Plastic Magazine (Tube) 50 Type name – Lead forming code BCR6AM-12LA-A8
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