Thyristors
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
RoHS
Description
This 15 Amp and 16 Amp bi-directional solid state switch
series is designed for AC switching and phase control
applications such as motor speed, temperature modulation
controls, lighting controls, and static switching relays.
Standard type devices normally operate in Quadrants I & III
triggered from AC line.
Standard alternistor triac components operate with in-phase
signals in Quadrants I or III and ONLY unipolar negative gate
pulses for Quadrant II or III. The alternistor triac will not
operate in Quadrant IV. These are used in circuit applications
requiring a high dv/dt capability.
Agency Approval
Features & Benefits
Agency
• RoHS-compliant
Agency File Number
• G
lass – passivated
junctions
E71639*
* - L Package only
• V
oltage capability up to
1000 V
• S
urge capability up to
200 A
Main Features
Symbol
Value
Unit
IT(RMS)
15 or 16
A
VDRM / VRRM
400, 600, 800 or 1000
V
IGT (Q1)
10, 20, 35, 50 or 80
mA
Schematic Symbol
• T
he L-package has
an isolation rating of
2500VRMS
• S
olid-state switching
eliminates arcing or
contact bounce that
create voltage transients
• N
o contacts to wear
out from reaction of
switching events
• R
estricted (or limited) RFI
generation, depending
on activation point in sine
wave
• R
equires only a small
gate activation pulse in
each half-cycle
Applications
Excellent for AC switching and phase control applications
such as heating, lighting, and motor speed controls.
MT2
MT1
G
Alternistor Triacs (no snubber required) are used in
applications with extremely inductive loads requiring
highest commutation performance.
Additional Information
Datasheet
Resources
Typical applications are AC solid-state switches, light
dimmers, power tools, lawn care equipment, home/brown
goods and white goods appliances.
Internally constructed isolated packages are offered for
ease of heat sinking with highest isolation voltage.
Samples
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: BO.12/11/20
Thyristors
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Absolute Maximum Ratings — Standard Triac
Symbol
Parameter
Qxx15Ly
TC = 80°C
TC = 90°C
Value
Unit
15
A
IT(RMS)
RMS on-state current (full sine wave)
Qxx15Ry
Qxx15Ny
ITSM
Non repetitive surge peak on-state current
(full cycle, TJ initial = 25°C)
f = 50 Hz
t = 20 ms
167
f = 60 Hz
t = 16.7 ms
200
A
I2t
I2t Value for fusing
-
tp = 8.3 ms
166
A2s
di/dt
Critical rate of rise of on-state current
f = 120 Hz
TJ = 125°C
100
A/μs
IGTM
Peak gate trigger current
tp=20μs
TJ = 125°C
4
A
PG(AV)
Average gate power dissipation
TJ = 125°C
0.5
W
Tstg
Storage temperature range
-
-40 to 150
ºC
TJ
Operating junction temperature range
-
-40 to 125
ºC
Value
Unit
16
A
Note: xx = voltage/10, y = sensitivity
Absolute Maximum Ratings — Alternistor Triac (3 Quadrants)
Symbol
Parameter
Qxx16LHy
TC = 80°C
TC = 90°C
IT(RMS)
RMS on-state current (full sine wave)
Qxx16RHy
Qxx16NHy
ITSM
Non repetitive surge peak on-state current
(full cycle, TJ initial = 25°C)
f = 50 Hz
t = 20 ms
167
f = 60 Hz
t = 16.7 ms
200
I2t
I2t Value for fusing
tp = 8.3 ms
166
A 2s
di/dt
Critical rate of rise of on-state current
f = 120 Hz
TJ = 125°C
100
A/μs
IGTM
Peak gate trigger current
tp=20μs
TJ = 125°C
4
A
PG(AV)
Average gate power dissipation
TJ = 125°C
0.5
W
A
Tstg
Storage temperature range
-40 to 150
ºC
TJ
Operating junction temperature range
-40 to 125
ºC
Note: xx = voltage/10, y = sensitivity
Electrical Characteristics (TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise specified) — Standard Triac
Symbol
Test Conditions
IGT
VD = 12V RL = 60 Ω
Quadrant
I – II – III
MAX.
Value
Unit
50
mA
VGT
VD = 12V RL = 60 Ω
I – II – III
MAX.
2.0
V
VGD
VD = VDRM RL = 3.3 kΩ TJ = 125°C
I – II – III
MIN.
0.2
V
70
mA
IH
IT = 100mA
MAX.
400V
dv/dt
VD = VDRM Gate Open TJ = 125°C
600V
800V
VD = VDRM Gate Open TJ = 100°C
275
MIN.
1000V
225
200
V/μs
200
(dv/dt)c
(di/dt)c = 8.1 A/ms TJ = 125°C
MIN.
4
V/μs
tgt
IG = 2 x IGT PW = 15μs IT = 22.6 A(pk)
TYP.
4
μs
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: BO.12/11/20
Thyristors
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Electrical Characteristics (TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise specified) — Alternistor Triac (3 Quadrants)
Symbol
IGT
Test Conditions
VD = 12V RL = 60 Ω
Quadrant
I – II – III
MAX.
Qxx16xH2
10
Qxx16xH3
20
Qxx16xH4
35
Qxx16xH6
80
Unit
mA
VGT
VD = 12V RL = 60 Ω
I – II – III
MAX.
1.3
V
VGD
VD = VDRM RL = 3.3 kΩ TJ = 125°C
I – II – III
MIN.
0.2
V
IH
IT = 100mA
MAX.
400V
VD = VDRM Gate Open TJ = 125°C
dv/dt
600V
35
50
70
350
475
925
150
250
400
850
100
200
350
475
MIN.
800V
VD = VDRM Gate Open TJ = 100°C
15
200
1000V
mA
V/μs
100
200
300
350
(dv/dt)c
(di/dt)c = 8.6 A/ms TJ = 125°C
MIN.
2
20
25
30
V/μs
tgt
IG = 2 x IGT PW = 15μs IT = 22.6 A(pk)
TYP.
3
3
3
5
μs
Static Characteristics
Symbol
Test Conditions
15A Device IT = 21.2A tp = 380μs
VTM
16A Device IT = 22.6A tp = 380μs
IDRM
IRRM
VD = VDRM / VRRM
TJ = 25°C
400-1000V
TJ = 125°C
400-800V
TJ = 100°C
1000V
Value
Unit
MAX
1.60
V
5
μA
MAX
2
mA
3
Thermal Resistances
Symbol
Parameter
Junction to case (AC)
RƟ(J-C)
Junction to ambient
RƟ(J-A)
Value
Qxx15Ry
Qxx15Ny
Qxx16RHy
Qxx16NHy
1.7
Qxx15Ly
Qxx16LHy
2.1
Qxx15Ry
Qxx16RHy
45
Qxx15Ly
Qxx16LHy
50
Unit
°C/W
°C/W
Note: xx = voltage/10; y = sensitivity
Figure 2: Normalized
DC Gate Trigger Current for All
Quadrants vs. Junction Temperature
Figure 1: Definition of Quadrants
ALL POLARITIES ARE REFERENCED TO MT1
(-)
+
IGT
GATE
(+)
IGT
(-)
MT1
IGT
GATE
(+)
MT1
REF
REF
QII QI
QIII QIV
MT2
MT2
IGT
GATE
MT1
REF
4.0
-
MT2
+
IGT
Ratio of IGT / IGT(TJ = 25ºC)
MT2
MT2 POSITIVE
(Positive Half Cycle)
3.0
2.0
1.0
IGT
GATE
MT2 NEGATIVE
(Negative Half Cycle)
MT1
REF
0.0
-65
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
100 +125
Junction Temperature (TJ) - ºC
Note: Alternistors will not operate in QIV
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Thyristors
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Figure 3: Normalized DC Holding Current
vs. Junction Temperature
Figure 4: Normalized
DC Gate Trigger Voltage for
All Quadrants vs. Junction Temperature
2.0
Ratio of VGT / VGT(TJ = 25ºC)
Ratio of IIH / IIH(TJ = 25ºC)
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
-65
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
100
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
-65
+125
-40
-15
Junction Temperature (TJ) - ºC
Figure 5: Power Dissipation (Typical)
vs. RMS On-State Current
60
85
100
+125
130
Max Allowable Case Temperature (TC) - ºC
Average On-State Power Dissipation
[PD(AV)] - Watts
35
Figure 6: Maximum
Allowable Case Temperature
vs. On-State Current (15A devices)
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
10
Junction Temperature (TJ) - ºC
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
120
110
Qxx15R5
Qxx15N5
100
90
Qxx15L5
80
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
o
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 360
CASE TEMPERATURE: Measured as shown
on dimensional drawing
70
60
18
0
5
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - AMPS
10
15
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - AMPS
Figure 7: Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
vs. On-State Current (16A devices)
Figure 8: Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature
vs. On-State Current
120
Max Allowable Ambiant Temperature
(TA) - ºC
130
Max Allowable Case Temperature
(TC) - ºC
110
120
110
100
Qxx16LHy
90
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 360
CASE TEMPERATURE: Measured as shown
on dimensional drawing
80
70
60
0
5
10
Qxx15Ry
Qxx15L
Qxx16RHy
Qxx16LHy
100
Qxx16RHy
Qxx16NHy
15
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - AMPS
20
90
80
70
60
50
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 360
CASE TEMPERATURE: Measured as shown
on dimensional drawing
40
30
20
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - AMPS
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Thyristors
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Figure 9: On-State Current vs. On-State Voltage (Typical)
Positive or Negative Instantaneous
On-State Current(IT) - AMPS
70
TJ = 25ºC
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
Positive or Negative Instantaneous On-State Voltage (VT) - Volts
Figure 10: Surge Peak On-State Current vs. Number of Cycles
Peak Surge (Non-Repetitive) On-State
Current (ITSM) - AMPS
1000
Supply Frequency: 60Hz Sinusoidal
Load: Resistive
RMS On-State [IT(RMS)]: Max Rated Value at
Specific Case Temperature
100
Notes:
1. Gate control may be lost during and immediately
following surge current interval.
2. Overload may not be repeated until junction
temperature has returned to steady-state
rated value.
10
1
10
100
1000
Surge Current Duration - Full Cycles
Soldering Parameters
Pb – Free assembly
150°C
Pre Heat
- Temperature Max (Ts(max))
200°C
- Time (min to max) (ts)
60 – 180 secs
Average ramp up rate (Liquidus Temp)
(TL) to peak
5°C/second max
TS(max) to TL - Ramp-up Rate
5°C/second max
Reflow
- Temperature (TL) (Liquidus)
217°C
- Temperature (tL)
60 – 150 seconds
Peak Temperature (TP)
260+0/-5 °C
Time within 5°C of actual peak
Temperature (tp)
20 – 40 seconds
Ramp-down Rate
5°C/second max
Time 25°C to peak Temperature (TP)
8 minutes Max.
Do not exceed
280°C
tP
TP
Temperature
Reflow Condition
- Temperature Min (Ts(min))
Ramp-up
TL
tL
TS(max)
Preheat
TS(min)
25
Ramp-do
Ramp-down
tS
time to peak temperature
Time
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Revised: BO.12/11/20
Thyristors
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Terminal Finish
100% Matte Tin-plated
Body Material
UL Recognized compound meeting flammability
rating V-0
Terminal Material
Copper Alloy
Test
Design Considerations
Careful selection of the correct device for the application’s
operating parameters and environment will go a long way
toward extending the operating life of the Thyristor. Good
design practice should limit the maximum continuous
current through the main terminals to 75% of the device
rating. Other ways to ensure long life for a power discrete
semiconductor are proper heat sinking and selection of
voltage ratings for worst case conditions. Overheating,
overvoltage (including dv/dt), and surge currents are
the main killers of semiconductors. Correct mounting,
soldering, and forming of the leads also help protect
against component damage.
Specifications and Conditions
AC Blocking
MIL-STD-750, M-1040, Cond A Applied Peak
AC voltage @ 125°C for 1008 hours
Temperature Cycling
MIL-STD-750, M-1051,
100 cycles; -40°C to +150°C; 15-min dwell time
Temperature/Humidity
EIA / JEDEC, JESD22-A101
1008 hours; 320V - DC: 85°C; 85%
rel humidity
High Temp Storage
MIL-STD-750, M-1031,
1008 hours; 150°C
Low-Temp Storage
1008 hours; -40°C
Resistance to
Solder Heat
MIL-STD-750 Method 2031
Solderability
ANSI/J-STD-002, category 3, Test A
Lead Bend
MIL-STD-750, M-2036 Cond E
Dimensions — TO-220AB (R-Package) — Non-Isolated Mounting Tab Common with Center Lead
AREA (REF.) 0.17 IN2
TC MEASURING POINT
O
A
E
8.13
.320
P
A
MT2
B
C
13.36
.526
D
7.01
.276
NOTCH IN
GATE LEAD
TO ID.
NON-ISOLATED
TAB
F
R
G
L
H
N
K
J
MT1 MT2 GATE
M
Dimension
Note: Maximum torque to
be applied to mounting tab
is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm).
Inches
Millimeters
Min
Max
Min
Max
0.380
0.420
9.65
10.67
2.92
B
0.105
0.115
2.66
C
0.230
0.250
5.84
6.35
D
0.590
0.620
14.99
15.75
E
0.142
0.147
3.61
3.73
F
0.110
0.130
2.79
3.30
14.61
G
0.540
0.575
13.72
H
0.025
0.035
0.64
0.89
J
0.195
0.205
4.95
5.21
2.67
K
0.095
0.105
2.41
L
0.060
0.075
1.52
1.91
M
0.085
0.095
2.16
2.41
N
0.018
0.024
0.46
0.61
O
0.178
0.188
4.52
4.78
P
0.045
0.060
1.14
1.52
R
0.038
0.048
0.97
1.22
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Thyristors
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Dimensions — TO-220AB (L-Package) — Isolated Mounting Tab
TC MEASURING POINT
O
A
E
AREA (REF.) 0.17 IN2
Dimension
8.13
.320
P
A
B
C
13.36
.526
D
7.01
.276
F
R
G
L
H
K
N
J
Note: Maximum torque to
be applied to mounting tab
is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm).
M
MT1 MT2 GATE
Inches
Millimeters
Min
Max
Min
Max
0.380
0.420
9.65
10.67
2.92
B
0.105
0.115
2.67
C
0.230
0.250
5.84
6.35
D
0.590
0.620
14.99
15.75
E
0.142
0.147
3.61
3.73
F
0.110
0.130
2.79
3.30
14.60
G
0.540
0.575
13.72
H
0.025
0.035
0.64
0.89
J
0.195
0.205
4.95
5.21
K
0.095
0.105
2.41
2.67
L
0.060
0.075
1.52
1.91
M
0.085
0.095
2.16
2.41
N
0.018
0.024
0.46
0.61
O
0.178
0.188
4.52
4.78
P
0.045
0.060
1.14
1.52
R
0.038
0.048
0.97
1.22
Min
Max
Min
A
0.360
0.370
9.14
9.40
B
0.380
0.420
9.65
10.67
Dimensions — TO-263AB (N-Package) — D2Pak Surface Mount
TC MEASURING POINT
AREA: 0. 11 IN2
C
V
B
7.01
.276
A
S
W
U
G
H
D
F
1168
.460
2.16
.085
7.01
.276
7.01
.276
J
K
GATE
MT1
Dimension
E
MT2
8.13
.320
8.41
.331
Inches
Millimeters
Max
C
0.178
0.188
4.52
4.78
D
0.025
0.035
0.64
0.89
E
0.045
0.060
1.14
1.52
F
0.060
0.075
1.52
1.91
G
0.095
0.105
2.41
2.67
H
0.092
0.102
2.34
2.59
J
0.018
0.024
0.46
0.61
K
0.090
0.110
2.29
2.79
15.88
S
0.590
0.625
14.99
V
0.035
0.045
0.89
1.14
U
0.002
0.010
0.05
0.25
W
0.040
0.070
1.02
1.78
16.89
.665
8.89
.350
1.40
.055
3.81
.150
2.03
.080
6.60
.260
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Thyristors
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Product Selector
Part Number
Voltage
Gate Sensitivity Quadrants
Type
Package
400V
600V
800V
1000V
I – II – III
Qxx15L5
X
X
X
X
50 mA
Standard Triac
TO-220L
Qxx15R5
X
X
X
X
50 mA
Standard Triac
TO-220R
TO-263 D²-PAK
Qxx15N5
X
X
X
X
50 mA
Standard Triac
Qxx16LH2
X
X
X
X
10 mA
Alternistor Triac
TO-220L
Qxx16RH2
X
X
X
X
10 mA
Alternistor Triac
TO-220R
Qxx16NH2
X
X
X
X
10 mA
Alternistor Triac
TO-263 D²-PAK
Qxx16LH3
X
X
X
X
20 mA
Alternistor Triac
TO-220L
Qxx16RH3
X
X
X
X
20 mA
Alternistor Triac
TO-220R
TO-263 D²-PAK
Qxx16NH3
X
X
X
X
20 mA
Alternistor Triac
Qxx16LH4
X
X
X
X
35 mA
Alternistor Triac
TO-220L
Qxx16RH4
X
X
X
X
35 mA
Alternistor Triac
TO-220R
TO-263 D²-PAK
Qxx16NH4
X
X
X
X
35 mA
Alternistor Triac
Qxx16LH6
X
X
X
X
80 mA
Alternistor Triac
TO-220L
Qxx16RH6
X
X
X
X
80 mA
Alternistor Triac
TO-220R
Qxx16NH6
X
X
X
X
80 mA
Alternistor Triac
TO-263 D²-PAK
Packing Options
Part Number
Marking
Weight
Packing Mode
Base Quantity
Qxx15L/RyTP
Qxx15L/Ry
2.2 g
Tube Pack
1000 (50 per tube)
1000 (50 per tube)
Qxx15NyTP
Qxx15Ny
1.6 g
Tube
Qxx15NyRP
Qxx15Ny
1.6 g
Embossed Carrier
500
Qxx16L/RHyTP
Qxx16L/RHy
2.2 g
Tube Pack
1000 (50 per tube)
Qxx16NHyTP
Qxx16NHy
1.6 g
Tube
1000 (50 per tube)
Qxx16NHyRP
Qxx16NHy
1.6 g
Embossed Carrier
500
Note: xx = Voltage/10; y = Sensitivity
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Thyristors
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
TO-263 Embossed Carrier Reel Pack (RP)
Meets all EIA-481-2 Standards
0.63
(16.0)
0.157
(4.0)
0.059
DIA
(1.5)
0.945
(24.0)
0.827
(21.0)
Gate
MT1
*
* Cover tape
MT2
0.512 (13.0) Arbor
Hole Dia.
12.99
(330.0)
Dimensions
are in inches
(and millimeters).
1.01
(25.7)
Direction of Feed
Part Numbering System
Part Marking System
Q 60 16 L H4 56
DEVICE TYPE
Q: Triac or Alternistor
VOLTAGE RATING
40: 400V
60: 600V
80: 800V
K0: 1000V
CURRENT RATING
15: 15A
16: 16A
LEAD FORM DIMENSIONS
xx: Lead Form Option
SENSITIVITY & TYPE
Standard Triac
5: 50mA (QI, II, III)
Alternistor Triac
H2: 10mA (QI, II, III)
H3: 20mA (QI, II, III)
H4: 35mA (QI, II, III)
H6: 80mA (QI, II, III)
PACKAGE TYPE
L: TO-220 Isolated
R: TO-220 Non-Isolated
N: TO-263 (D 2 -Pak)
TO-220 AB - (L and R Package)
TO-263 AB - (N Package)
Q6016RH4
YMXXX
®
Date Code Marking
Y:Year Code
M: Month Code
XXX: Lot Trace Code
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