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Motorola MAC218A8 Series Data Sheet

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This technical datasheet details a high-performance, bidirectional TRIAC silicon thyristor perfect for robust full-wave AC power control applications, such as sophisticated light dimmers, motor drives, and heating controls. The manual provides comprehensive engineering specifications covering electrical ratings, thermal performance curves, voltage limits (up to 600V), and triggering parameters. It is essential reading for electrical engineers and hardware designers requiring reliable component data for professional circuit design validation.

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SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA by MAC218A8/D

Silicon Bidirectional Thyristors TRIACs 8 AMPERES RMS 600 VOLTS

. . . designed primarily for full-wave ac control applications, such as light dimmers, motor controls, heating controls and power supplies. Blocking Voltage to 600 Volts Glass Passivated Junctions for Greater Parameter Uniformity and Stability TO-220 Construction Low Thermal Resistance, High Heat Dissipation and Dura-

MT2 MT1

bility Gate Triggering Guaranteed in Four Modes

MT1 MT2

CASE 221A-07 (TO-220AB) STYLE 4

MAXIMUM RATINGS (TJ = 25°C unless otherwise noted.)

Rating Symbol Value Unit

Peak Repetitive Off-State Voltage(1) VDRM Volts (Gate Open, TJ = 25 to 125°C) MAC218A8 On-State Current RMS IT(RMS) Amps (Conduction Angle = 360°, TC = +80°C) Peak Non-repetitive Surge Current ITSM Amps (One Full Cycle, 60 Hz, TC = 80°C, preceded and followed by rated current) Fusing Current I2t A2s (t = 8.3 ms) Peak Gate Power PGM Watts (TC = +80°C, Pulse Width = 2 µs) Average Gate Power PG(AV) 0.35 Watt (TC = +80°C, t = 8.3 ms) Peak Gate Trigger Current IGTM Amps (Pulse Width = 1 µs) 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.

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 Motorola, Inc. 1999

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Page 1 查询MAC218A8/D供应商 Order this document SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA by MAC218A8/D Silicon Bidirectional Thyristors TRIACs 8 AMPERES RMS 600 VOLTS . . . designed primarily for full-wave ac control applica...
Page 2 THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS AX IM LL AB LE AS Symbol Parameter Value Unit TE PE AT RθJC Thermal Resistance — Junction to Case 2.0 °C/W RθJA Thermal Resistance — Junction to Ambient 62.5 TL Maximum Lead Te...
Page 3 FIGURE 3 — NORMALIZED GATE TRIGGER FIGURE 4 — NORMALIZED GATE TRIGGER , N AL IZ ED AT TR IG ER EN (m A) CURRENT VOLTAGE OFF-STATE VOLTAGE = 12 V OFF-STATE VOLTAGE = 12 V QUADRANT 4 QUADRANT 1.0 0.8 QU...
Page 4 PACKAGE DIMENSIONS NOTES: SEATING 1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI –T– PLANE Y14.5M, 1982. 2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: INCH. 3. DIMENSION Z DEFINES A ZONE WHERE ALL BODY AND LEAD IRREGULARITIES ...