NTE5608 thru NTE5610 TRIAC 8 Amp TO220 Type Package Description: The NTE5608 through NTE5610 series of TRIACs in a TO220 type package are suitable for general purpose AC switching applications such as static relays, heating regulation, and induction motor starting circuits or for phase control operation in light dimmers and motor speed controllers. Absolute Maximum Ratings: (T = +25C unless otherwise specified) A Repetitive Peak OffState Voltage, V , V DRM RRM NTE5608 ................................................................... 400V NTE5609 ................................................................... 600V NTE5610 ................................................................... 800V OnState Current (Full Sin Wave, T = +110 C), I .................................. 8A J T(RMS) Non Repetitive Peak On State Current (t = 20ms), I ............................... 80A p TSM Operating Junction Temperature Range, T .................................. 40 to +125C J Storage Temperature Range, T .......................................... 40 to +125C stg Thermal Resistance, Junction toCase, R ..................................... 1.6 C/W thJC Thermal Resistance, Junction toAmbient, R ................................... 60 C/W thJA Electrical Characteristics: (T = +25C unless otherwise specified) A Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Repetitive Peak Reverse Current I 0.005 mA V = V RRM R RRM T = +125C 1 mA J Repetitive Peak OffState Current I V = V 0.005 mA DRM R RRM T = +125C 1 mA J Gate Trigger Current I GT I, II, III V = 12V, R = 33 10 mA D L IV 25 mA Holding Current I I = 0.5A, Gate Open 50 mA H GT Gate Trigger Voltage V V = 12V, R = 33, All Quadrants 1.3 V GT D L OnState Voltage V I = 11A, t = 380s 1.55 V TM T p Rev. 1018.420 (10.67) Max .110 (2.79) MT 2 .147 (3.75) .500 Dia Max (12.7) Max .250 (6.35) Max .500 (12.7) Min .070 (1.78) Max MT Gate 1 .100 (2.54) MT 2