ETC BCR8CM-12

MITSUBISHI SEMICONDUCTOR 〈TRIAC〉
BCR8CM
Refer to the page 6 as to the product guaranteed
maximum junction temperature 150°C
MEDIUM POWER USE
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
BCR8CM
OUTLINE DRAWING
Dimensions
in mm
3.2±0.2
4.5
1.3
4
7.0
16 MAX
10.5 MAX
∗
TYPE
NAME
VOLTAGE
CLASS
φ3.6±0.2
12.5 MIN
3.8 MAX
1.0
0.8
2.5
0.5
2.6
4.5
2.5
123
∗ Measurement point of
case temperature
24
• IT (RMS) ........................................................................ 8A
• VDRM ....................................................................... 600V
• IFGT !, IRGT !, IRGT # ............................................ 20mA
1
1
2
33
4
T1 TERMINAL
T2 TERMINAL
GATE TERMINAL
T2 TERMINAL
TO-220
APPLICATION
Contactless AC switches, light drimmer, electric flasher unit,
control of household equipment such as TV sets · stereo · refrigerator · washing machine · infrared
kotatsu · carpet · electric fan, solenoid drivers, small motor control,
copying machine, electric tool, other general purpose control applications
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Symbol
Voltage class
Parameter
Unit
12
VDRM
Repetitive peak off-state voltage ✽1
600
V
VDSM
Non-repetitive peak off-state voltage ✽1
720
V
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Ratings
Unit
IT (RMS)
RMS on-state current
Commercial frequency, sine full wave 360° conduction, Tc=105°C✽3
ITSM
Surge on-state current
I2t
I2t for fusing
PGM
Peak gate power dissipation
PG (AV)
Average gate power dissipation
VGM
Peak gate voltage
10
V
IGM
Peak gate current
2
Tj
Junction temperature
Tstg
8
A
60Hz sinewave 1 full cycle, peak value, non-repetitive
80
A
Value corresponding to 1 cycle of half wave 60Hz, surge on-state
current
26
A2s
5
W
0.5
W
Storage temperature
—
Weight
Typical value
A
–40 ~ +125
°C
–40 ~ +125
°C
2.0
g
✽1. Gate open.
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BCR8CM
MEDIUM POWER USE
Refer to the page 6 as to the product guaranteed
maximum junction temperature 150°C
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Limits
Symbol
Parameter
Test conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
IDRM
Repetitive peak off-state current
Tj=125°C, VDRM applied
—
—
2.0
mA
VTM
On-state voltage
Tc=25°C, ITM=12A, Instantaneous measurement
—
—
1.5
V
—
—
1.5
V
—
—
1.5
V
!
VFGT !
VRGT !
Gate trigger voltage ✽2
@
Tj=25°C, VD=6V, RL=6Ω, RG=330Ω
VRGT #
#
—
—
1.5
V
IFGT !
!
—
—
20
mA
—
—
20
mA
—
—
20
mA
IRGT !
Gate trigger current ✽2
@
Tj=25°C, VD=6V, RL=6Ω, RG=330Ω
#
IRGT #
VGD
Gate non-trigger voltage
Tj=125°C, VD=1/2VDRM
0.2
—
—
V
Rth (j-c)
Thermal resistance
Junction to case ✽3 ✽4
—
—
2.0
°C/ W
(dv/dt)c
Critical-rate of rise of off-state
commutating voltage
Tj=125°C
10
—
—
V/µs
✽5
✽2. Measurement using the gate trigger characteristics measurement circuit.
✽3. Case temperature is measured at the T2 terminal 1.5mm 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 shown in the table below.
Commutating voltage and current waveforms
(inductive load)
Test conditions
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
1. Junction temperature
Tj=125°C
MAIN CURRENT
2. Rate of decay of on-state commutating current
(di/dt)c=–4.0A/ms
TIME
(di/dt)c
TIME
MAIN
VOLTAGE
3. Peak off-state voltage
VD=400V
TIME
(dv/dt)c
VD
PERFORMANCE CURVES
RATED SURGE ON-STATE CURRENT
MAXIMUM ON-STATE CHARACTERISTICS
100
7
5
3
2
101
7
5
3
2
Tj = 125°C
Tj = 25°C
100
7
5
3
2
10–1
0.6 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.4 3.8
ON-STATE VOLTAGE (V)
SURGE ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
102
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100
2 3 4 5 7 101
2 3 4 5 7 102
CONDUCTION TIME
(CYCLES AT 60Hz)
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MITSUBISHI SEMICONDUCTOR 〈TRIAC〉
BCR8CM
MEDIUM POWER USE
Refer to the page 6 as to the product guaranteed
maximum junction temperature 150°C
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
GATE CHARACTERISTICS
(Ι, ΙΙ AND ΙΙΙ)
100 (%)
PG(AV) = 0.5W
VGM = 10V
PGM = 5W
101
7
5
3
2
IGM = 2A
VGT = 1.5V
100
7
5
3
2
IFGT I IRGT I, IRGT III
10–1
VGD = 0.2V
7
5
101 2 3 5 7 102 2 3 5 7 103 2 3 5 7 104
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT (Tj = t°C)
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT (Tj = 25°C)
GATE VOLTAGE (V)
3
2
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT VS.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
103
7
5
4
3
2
102
7
5
4
3
2
MAXIMUM TRANSIENT THERMAL
IMPEDANCE CHARACTERISTICS
(JUNCTION TO CASE)
101
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TRANSIENT THERMAL IMPEDANCE (°C/W)
102
7
5
4
3
2
102 2 3 5 7 103
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
10–1 2 3 5 7 100 2 3 5 7 101 2 3 5 7 102
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
CONDUCTION TIME
(CYCLES AT 60Hz)
MAXIMUM ON-STATE POWER
DISSIPATION
ALLOWABLE CASE TEMPERATURE
VS. RMS ON-STATE CURRENT
16
160
14
140
CASE TEMPERATURE (°C)
100 (%)
GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE (Tj = t°C)
GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE (Tj = 25°C)
ON-STATE POWER DISSIPATION (W)
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
12 360°
CONDUCTION
10 RESISTIVE,
INDUCTIVE
8 LOADS
6
4
2
0
IRGT I IFGT I
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE VS.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
0
IRGT III
101
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
GATE CURRENT (mA)
103
7
5
4
3
2
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
RMS ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
16
CURVES APPLY REGARDLESS
OF CONDUCTION ANGLE
120
100
80
60
360°
40 CONDUCTION
RESISTIVE,
20 INDUCTIVE
LOADS
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
RMS ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
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BCR8CM
MEDIUM POWER USE
100 100 t2.3
80
60 60 t2.3
60
RESISTIVE,
40 INDUCTIVE
LOADS
20 NATURAL
CONVECTION
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
120 120 t2.3
100
40
20
0
0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2
REPETITIVE PEAK OFF-STATE
CURRENT VS. JUNCTION
TEMPERATURE
HOLDING CURRENT VS.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
100 (%)
HOLDING CURRENT (Tj = t°C)
HOLDING CURRENT (Tj = 25°C)
103
7
5
3
2
103
7
5
4
3
2
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
102
7
5
4
3
2
101
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
102
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
LACHING CURRENT VS.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE VS.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
DISTRIBUTION
100 (%)
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
102
7
5
3
2
100
–40
60
RMS ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
104
7
5
3
2
101
7
5
3
2
80
RMS ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
105
7 TYPICAL EXAMPLE
5
3
2
103
7
5
3
2
ALLOWABLE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
VS. RMS ON-STATE CURRENT
160
NATURAL CONVECTION
NO FINS
140
CURVES APPLY REGARDLESS
OF CONDUCTION ANGLE
120
RESISTIVE, INDUCTIVE LOADS
100
0
16
T2+, G–
TYPICAL
EXAMPLE
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE (Tj = t°C)
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE (Tj = 25°C)
REPETITIVE PEAK OFF-STATE CURRENT (Tj = t°C)
REPETITIVE PEAK OFF-STATE CURRENT (Tj = 25°C)
LACHING CURRENT (mA)
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
ALLOWABLE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
VS. RMS ON-STATE CURRENT
160
ALL FINS ARE BLACK PAINTED
ALUMINUM AND GREASED
140
CURVES APPLY REGARDLESS
OF CONDUCTION ANGLE
120
100 (%)
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
Refer to the page 6 as to the product guaranteed
maximum junction temperature 150°C
T2 , G  TYPICAL

T2– , G–  EXAMPLE
+
+
0
40
80
120
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
160
160
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
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BCR8CM
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE VS.
RATE OF RISE OF
OFF-STATE VOLTAGE
160
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
Tj = 125°C
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE (dv/dt = xV/µs )
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE (dv/dt = 1V/µs )
140
120
100
80
60
III QUADRANT
40
20
I QUADRANT
0
101 2 3 5 7 102 2 3 5 7 103 2 3 5 7 104
MEDIUM POWER USE
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
CRITICAL RATE OF RISE OF OFF-STATE
COMMUTATING VOLTAGE (V/µs)
100 (%)
Refer to the page 6 as to the product guaranteed
maximum junction temperature 150°C
COMMUTATION CHARACTERISTICS
7
5
3
2
100 (%)
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT (tw)
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT (DC)
TIME
(di/dt)c
TIME
MAIN CURRENT
MAIN
VOLTAGE
(dv/dt)c
TIME
VD
101
7
5 MINIMUM
CHARAC3 TERISTICS
2 VALUE
I QUADRANT
2 3
5 7 101
5 7 102
2 3
RATE OF DECAY OF ON-STATE
COMMUTATING CURRENT (A /ms)
GATE TRIGGER CHARACTERISTICS TEST CIRCUITS
6Ω
103
7
5
4
3
2
TYPICAL
EXAMPLE
Tj = 125°C
IT = 4A
τ = 500µs
VD = 200V
f = 3Hz
III QUADRANT
100
7
100
RATE OF RISE OF OFF-STATE VOLTAGE (V/µs)
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT VS.
GATE CURRENT PULSE WIDTH
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
6Ω
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
IFGT I
A
6V
IRGT I
IRGT III
102
7
5
4
3
2
A
6V
RG
V
TEST PROCEDURE 1
V
RG
TEST PROCEDURE 2
6Ω
A
6V
101 0
10
2 3 4 5 7 101
2 3 4 5 7 102
GATE CURRENT PULSE WIDTH (µs)
V
RG
TEST PROCEDURE 3
Mar. 2002
MITSUBISHI SEMICONDUCTOR 〈TRIAC〉
BCR8CM
The product guaranteed maximum junction
temperature 150°C (See warning.)
MEDIUM POWER USE
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
BCR8CM
OUTLINE DRAWING
Dimensions
in mm
3.2±0.2
4.5
1.3
4
7.0
16 MAX
10.5 MAX
∗
TYPE
NAME
VOLTAGE
CLASS
φ3.6±0.2
12.5 MIN
3.8 MAX
1.0
0.8
2.5
0.5
2.6
4.5
2.5
123
∗ Measurement point of
case temperature
24
• IT (RMS) ........................................................................ 8A
• VDRM ....................................................................... 600V
• IFGT !, IRGT !, IRGT # ............................................ 20mA
1
1
2
33
4
T1 TERMINAL
T2 TERMINAL
GATE TERMINAL
T2 TERMINAL
TO-220
APPLICATION
Contactless AC switches, light drimmer, electric flasher unit,
control of household equipment such as TV sets · stereo · refrigerator · washing machine · infrared
kotatsu · carpet · electric fan, solenoid drivers, small motor control,
copying machine, electric tool, other general purpose control applications
(Warning)
1. Refer to the recommended circuit values around the triac before using.
2. Be sure to exchange the specification before using. If not exchanged, general triacs will be supplied.
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Symbol
Voltage class
Parameter
Unit
12
VDRM
Repetitive peak off-state voltage ✽1
600
V
VDSM
Non-repetitive peak off-state voltage ✽1
720
V
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Ratings
Unit
IT (RMS)
RMS on-state current
Commercial frequency, sine full wave 360° conduction, Tc=130°C✽3
ITSM
Surge on-state current
I2t
I2t for fusing
PGM
Peak gate power dissipation
PG (AV)
Average gate power dissipation
VGM
Peak gate voltage
10
V
IGM
Peak gate current
2
Tj
Junction temperature
Tstg
8
A
60Hz sinewave 1 full cycle, peak value, non-repetitive
80
A
Value corresponding to 1 cycle of half wave 60Hz, surge on-state
current
26
A2s
5
W
0.5
W
Storage temperature
—
Weight
Typical value
A
–40 ~ +150
°C
–40 ~ +150
°C
2.0
g
✽1. Gate open.
Mar. 2002
MITSUBISHI SEMICONDUCTOR 〈TRIAC〉
BCR8CM
MEDIUM POWER USE
The product guaranteed maximum junction
temperature 150°C (See warning.)
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Limits
Symbol
Parameter
Test conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
IDRM
Repetitive peak off-state current
Tj=150°C, VDRM applied
—
—
2.0
mA
VTM
On-state voltage
Tc=25°C, ITM=12A, Instantaneous measurement
—
—
1.5
V
—
—
1.5
V
—
—
1.5
V
!
VFGT !
VRGT !
Gate trigger voltage ✽2
@
Tj=25°C, VD=6V, RL=6Ω, RG=330Ω
VRGT #
#
—
—
1.5
V
IFGT !
!
—
—
20
mA
—
—
20
mA
—
—
20
mA
0.2/0.1
—
—
V
—
—
2.0
°C/ W
10/1
—
—
V/µs
IRGT !
Gate trigger current ✽2
@
Tj=25°C, VD=6V, RL=6Ω, RG=330Ω
#
IRGT #
VGD
Gate non-trigger voltage
Tj=125°C/150°C, VD=1/2VDRM
Rth (j-c)
Thermal resistance
Junction to case ✽3 ✽4
(dv/dt)c
Critical-rate of rise of off-state
commutating voltage
✽5
Tj=125°C/150°C
✽2. Measurement using the gate trigger characteristics measurement circuit.
✽3. Case temperature is measured at the T2 terminal 1.5mm 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 shown in the table below.
Commutating voltage and current waveforms
(inductive load)
Test conditions
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
1. Junction temperature
Tj=125°C/150°C
MAIN CURRENT
2. Rate of decay of on-state commutating current
(di/dt)c=–4.0A/ms
TIME
(di/dt)c
TIME
MAIN
VOLTAGE
3. Peak off-state voltage
VD=400V
TIME
(dv/dt)c
VD
PERFORMANCE CURVES
RATED SURGE ON-STATE CURRENT
MAXIMUM ON-STATE CHARACTERISTICS
100
SURGE ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
102
7
5
3
2
Tj = 150°C
101
7
5
3
2
Tj = 25°C
100
7
5
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
ON-STATE VOLTAGE (V)
4.0
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100
2 3 4 5 7 101
2 3 4 5 7 102
CONDUCTION TIME
(CYCLES AT 60Hz)
Mar. 2002
MITSUBISHI SEMICONDUCTOR 〈TRIAC〉
BCR8CM
MEDIUM POWER USE
The product guaranteed maximum junction
temperature 150°C (See warning.)
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
GATE CHARACTERISTICS
(Ι, ΙΙ AND ΙΙΙ)
100 (%)
PG(AV) = 0.5W
VGM = 10V
PGM = 5W
101
7
5
3
2
IGM = 2A
VGT = 1.5V
100
7
5
3
2
10–1
7 IFGT I IRGT I, IRGT III
VGD = 0.1V
5
101 2 3 5 7 102 2 3 5 7 103 2 3 5 7 104
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT (Tj = t°C)
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT (Tj = 25°C)
GATE VOLTAGE (V)
3
2
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT VS.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
103
7
5
4
3
2
102
7
5
4
3
2
MAXIMUM TRANSIENT THERMAL
IMPEDANCE CHARACTERISTICS
(JUNCTION TO CASE)
101
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
TRANSIENT THERMAL IMPEDANCE (°C/W)
102
7
5
4
3
2
102 2 3 5 7 103
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
10–1 2 3 5 7 100 2 3 5 7 101 2 3 5 7 102
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
CONDUCTION TIME
(CYCLES AT 60Hz)
MAXIMUM ON-STATE POWER
DISSIPATION
ALLOWABLE CASE TEMPERATURE
VS. RMS ON-STATE CURRENT
16
160
14
140
CASE TEMPERATURE (°C)
100 (%)
GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE (Tj = t°C)
GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE (Tj = 25°C)
ON-STATE POWER DISSIPATION (W)
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
12 360°
CONDUCTION
10 RESISTIVE,
INDUCTIVE
8 LOADS
6
4
2
0
IFGT I, IRGT I
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
GATE TRIGGER VOLTAGE VS.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
0
IRGT III
101
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
GATE CURRENT (mA)
103
7
5
4
3
2
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
RMS ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
16
CURVES APPLY
REGARDLESS
OF CONDUCTION
ANGLE
120
100
80
60
360°
40 CONDUCTION
RESISTIVE,
20 INDUCTIVE
LOADS
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
RMS ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
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ALLOWABLE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
VS. RMS ON-STATE CURRENT
160
ALL FINS ARE BLACK PAINTED
ALUMINUM AND GREASED
140
120
120 120 t2.3
100
100 100 t2.3
CURVES
80 APPLY
60 60 t2.3
REGARDLESS
60 OF CONDUCTION
ANGLE
40 RESISTIVE,
INDUCTIVE
20 LOADS NATURAL
CONVECTION
0
100 (%)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
20
0
0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2
HOLDING CURRENT VS.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
HOLDING CURRENT (Tj = t°C)
HOLDING CURRENT (Tj = 25°C)
104
7
5
3
2
103
7
5
3
2
102
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
103
7
5
4
3
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
2
102
7
5
4
3
2
101
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
LACHING CURRENT VS.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE VS.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
103
7
5
3
2
+
DISTRIBUTION
100 (%)
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
–
T2 , G
TYPICAL
EXAMPLE
102
7
5
3
2
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE (Tj = t°C)
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE (Tj = 25°C)
REPETITIVE PEAK OFF-STATE CURRENT (Tj = t°C)
REPETITIVE PEAK OFF-STATE CURRENT (Tj = 25°C)
40
REPETITIVE PEAK OFF-STATE
CURRENT VS. JUNCTION
TEMPERATURE
7
5
3
2
–40
60
RMS ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
105
100
80
RMS ON-STATE CURRENT (A)
7
5
3
2
101
7
5
3
2
ALLOWABLE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
VS. RMS ON-STATE CURRENT
160
NATURAL CONVECTION
140
NO FINS,CURVES
APPLY REGARDLESS
120
OF CONDUCTION ANGLE
RESISTIVE, INDUCTIVE
100
LOADS
0
16
106
LACHING CURRENT (mA)
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
100 (%)
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
The product guaranteed maximum junction
temperature 150°C (See warning.)
T2 , G  TYPICAL

T2– , G–  EXAMPLE
+
+
0
40
80
120
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
160
160
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
–60 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
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BCR8CM
MEDIUM POWER USE
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
Tj = 125°C
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE (dv/dt = xV/µs )
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE (dv/dt = 1V/µs )
120
100
80
60
III QUADRANT
40
20
I QUADRANT
0
101 2 3 5 7 102 2 3 5 7 103 2 3 5 7 104
100 (%)
160
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE VS.
RATE OF RISE OF
OFF-STATE VOLTAGE (Tj = 150°C)
160
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
Tj = 150°C
140
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE (dv/dt = xV/µs )
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE (dv/dt = 1V/µs )
BREAKOVER VOLTAGE VS.
RATE OF RISE OF
OFF-STATE VOLTAGE (Tj = 125°C)
140
CRITICAL RATE OF RISE OF OFF-STATE
COMMUTATING VOLTAGE (V/µs)
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
120
100
80
60
III QUADRANT
40
20
I QUADRANT
0
1
2
10 2 3 5 7 10 2 3 5 7 103 2 3 5 7 104
RATE OF RISE OF OFF-STATE VOLTAGE (V/µs)
RATE OF RISE OF OFF-STATE VOLTAGE (V/µs)
COMMUTATION CHARACTERISTICS
(Tj = 125°C)
COMMUTATION CHARACTERISTICS
(Tj = 150°C)
7
5
3
2
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
MAIN CURRENT
MAIN
VOLTAGE
(dv/dt)c
TYPICAL
EXAMPLE
Tj = 125°C
IT = 4A
τ = 500µs
VD = 200V
f = 3Hz
TIME
(di/dt)c
TIME
TIME
VD
101
7
5 MINIMUM
CHARAC3 TERISTICS
2 VALUE
I QUADRANT
III QUADRANT
100
7 0
10
2 3
5 7 101
2 3
5 7 102
RATE OF DECAY OF ON-STATE
COMMUTATING CURRENT (A /ms)
CRITICAL RATE OF RISE OF OFF-STATE
COMMUTATING VOLTAGE (V/µs)
100 (%)
The product guaranteed maximum junction
temperature 150°C (See warning.)
7
5
3
2
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
TIME
MAIN CURRENT
MAIN
VOLTAGE
(dv/dt)c
101
7
5
(di/dt)c
TIME
TIME
VD
III QUADRANT
TYPICAL
EXAMPLE
Tj = 150°C
IT = 4A
τ = 500µs
VD = 200V
f = 3Hz
I QUADRANT
3
2
100
7 0
10
MINIMUM
CHARACTERISTICS
VALUE
2 3
5 7 101
2 3
5 7 102
RATE OF DECAY OF ON-STATE
COMMUTATING CURRENT (A /ms)
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT (tw)
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT (DC)
100 (%)
GATE TRIGGER CURRENT VS.
GATE CURRENT PULSE WIDTH
103
7
5
4
3
2
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
IFGT I
IRGT I
IRGT III
102
7
5
4
3
2
101 0
10
2 3 4 5 7 101
2 3 4 5 7 102
GATE CURRENT PULSE WIDTH (µs)
Mar. 2002
MITSUBISHI SEMICONDUCTOR 〈TRIAC〉
BCR8CM
MEDIUM POWER USE
The product guaranteed maximum junction
temperature 150°C (See warning.)
NON-INSULATED TYPE, PLANAR PASSIVATION TYPE
GATE TRIGGER CHARACTERISTICS TEST CIRCUITS
6Ω
RECOMMENDED CIRCUIT VALUES
AROUND THE TRIAC
6Ω
LOAD
A
6V
RG
V
TEST PROCEDURE 1
C1
A
6V
V
RG
TEST PROCEDURE 2
R1
C1 = 0.1~0.47µF
R1 = 47~100Ω
C0
R0
C0 = 0.1µF
R0 = 100Ω
6Ω
A
6V
V
RG
TEST PROCEDURE 3
Mar. 2002