The BTA16-600 triac is designed for switching loads at alternating current up to 16 amperes.The number 600 indicates that the triac can operate at a voltage of up to 600 volts.You can see such triacs on vacuum cleaner boards, in dimmers, where the motor rotation is controlled.Triacs with letters BW and CW are snubberless triacs, which means that they do not need a snubber of a resistor and a capacitor.
Main characteristics of the triac:
- Maximum reverse voltage 600 Volts
Maximum current 16 Amps
The smallest direct current to turn on the triac is up to 50 mA (it all depends on the connection of the triac in the 3rd or 4th quadrant and on the letter index)
Unlocking control voltage 1.3 V
Operating temperature range -40 to +125 degrees
A typical scheme for using a triac to control the load is a phase-pulse regulator.The load may include an incandescent lamp, electric drill, heating element, etc.With a high load power, it is desirable to install a triac on the radiator.
Here is the control board from the aerogrill.The yellow capacitor and a nearby resistor serve as a snubber for the triac.
