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Motorola Thyristor Device Data

Triacs

Silicon Bidirectional Thyristors

. . . designed primarily for full-wave ac control applications, such as light dimmers,

motor controls, heating controls and power supplies.

• Blocking Voltage to 800 Volts

• Glass Passivated Junctions for Greater Parameter Uniformity and Stability

• TO-220 Construction Low Thermal Resistance, High Heat Dissipation and

Durability

• Gate Triggering Guaranteed in Three Modes (MAC218 Series) or Four Modes

(MAC218A Series)

Rating

Symbol

Value

Unit

Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage(1)

(Gate Open, TJ = 25 to 125°C)

MAC218-4, MAC218A4

MAC218-6, MAC218A6

MAC218-8, MAC218A8

MAC218-10, MAC218A10

VDRM

200

400

600

800

Volts

On-State Current RMS

(Conduction Angle = 360

°, TC = +80°C)

IT(RMS)

8

Amps

Peak Non-repetitive Surge Current

(One Full Cycle, 60 Hz, TC = 80°C, preceded and followed by rated current)

ITSM

100

Amps

Fusing Current

(t = 8.3 ms)

I2t

40

A2s

Peak Gate Power

(TC = +80°C, Pulse Width = 2 µs)

PGM

16

Watts

Average Gate Power

(TC = +80°C, t = 8.3 ms)

PG(AV)

0.35

Watt

Peak Gate Trigger Current

(Pulse Width = 1

µs)

IGTM

4

Amps

Operating Junction Temperature Range

TJ

–40 to +125

°C

Storage Temperature Range

Tstg

–40 to +150

°C

1. VDRM for all types can be applied on a continuous basis. Blocking voltages shall not be tested with a constant current source such that the

voltage ratings of the devices are exceeded.

Order this document

by MAC218/D

MOTOROLA

SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA

MAC218

Series

MAC218A

Series

CASE 221A-04

(TO-220AB)

STYLE 4

TRIACs

8 AMPERES RMS

200 thru 800 VOLTS

MT1

G

MT2