1. Product profile
1.1 General description
Passivated, sensitive gate thyristors in a SOT54 plastic package.
1.2 Features and benefits
Designed to be interfaced directly to microcontrollers, logic integrated circuits and
other low power gate trigger circuits.
1.3 Applications
General purpose switching and phase control applications.
1.4 Quick reference data
2. Pinning information
BT169 series
Thyristors logic level
Rev. 5 — 30 September 2011 Product data sheet
TO-92
VDRM, VRRM 200 V (BT169B) IT(RMS) 0.8 A
VDRM, VRRM 400 V (BT169D) IT(AV) 0.5 A
VDRM, VRRM 600 V (BT169G) ITSM 8 A
Table 1. Discrete pinning
Pin Description Simplified outline Symbol
1 anode (a)
SOT54 (T O-92)
2 gate (g)
3 cathode (k)
123
sym037
AK
G
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3. Ordering information
4. Limiting values
[1] Although not recommended, off-state voltages up to 800 V may be applied without damage, but the thyristor may switch to the on-state.
The rate of rise of current should not exceed 15 A/s.
Table 2. Ordering informatio n
Type number Package
Name Description Version
BT169B - plastic single-ended leaded (through hole) package; 3 leads SOT54
BT169D
BT169G
Table 3. Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VDRM, VRRM repetitive peak off-state voltages
BT169B [1] -200V
BT169D [1] -400V
BT169G [1] -600V
IT(AV) average on-state current half sine wave;
Tlead 83 C;
see Figure 1
-0.5A
IT(RMS) RMS on-state current all conduction angles;
see Figure 4 and 5-0.8A
ITSM non-repetitive peak on-state current half sine wave;
Tj=25C prior to
surge;
see Figure 2 and 3
t = 10 ms - 8 A
t = 8.3 ms - 9 A
I2tI
2t for fusing t = 10 ms - 0.32 A2s
dIT/dt repetitive rate of rise of on-state
current after triggering ITM = 2 A; IG = 10 mA;
dIG/dt = 100 mA/s-50A/s
IGM peak gate current - 1 A
VGM peak gate voltage - 5 V
VRGM peak reverse gate voltage - 5 V
PGM peak gate pow e r - 2 W
PG(AV) averag e gate power over any 20 ms period - 0.1 W
Tstg storage temperature 40 +150 C
Tjjunction temperature - 125 C
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a = form factor = IT(RMS)/IT(AV).
Fig 1. Total power dissipation as a function of average on-st ate current; maximum values.
f = 50 Hz.
Fig 2. No n-re pe titive peak on-state current as a function of the number of sinusoidal current cycles; maximum
values.
001aab446
0.4
0.2
0.6
0.8
Ptot
(W)
0
101
113
89
77
125
IT(AV) (A)
0 0.60.40.20.1 0.50.3
4
a =
1.57
2.2
1.9
2.8
conduction
angle
(degrees)
form
factor
a
30
60
90
120
180
4
2.8
2.2
1.9
1.57
α
Tlead(max)
(°C)
001aab499
4
6
2
8
10
ITSM
(A)
0
number of cycles
1 103
102
10
tp
Tj(init) = 25 °C max
ITITSM
t
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tp 10 ms.
Fig 3. Non-repetitive peak on-state current as a function of pulse width for sinusoidal current s; maximum
values.
f = 50 Hz; Tlead 83 C. (1) Tlead = 83 C.
Fig 4. RMS on-state current as a function of surge
duration for sinusoidal currents. Fig 5. RMS on-state current as a function of lead
temperature; maximum values.
001aab497
tp (s)
105102
103
104
102
10
103
ITSM
(A)
1
tp
Tj(init) = 25 °C max
ITITSM
t
001aab449
1
0.5
1.5
2
IT(RMS)
(A)
0
surge duration (s)
102101101
Tlead (°C)
50 150100050
001aab450
0.4
0.6
0.2
0.8
1
IT(RMS)
(A)
0
(1)
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5. Thermal characteristics
Table 4. Thermal characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Rth(j-lead) thermal resist an ce from juncti on to
lead --60K/W
Rth(j-a) thermal resista nce from junc tion to
ambient printed-circuit board mounted;
lead length = 4 mm -150-K/W
Fig 6. Transient thermal impedance as a func tio n of pu ls e width .
001aab451
1
102
101
10
Zth(j-lead)
(K/W)
102
tp (s)
105110101
102
104103
tp
tp
T
P
t
T
δ =
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6. Characteristics
Table 5. Characteristics
Tj = 25
C unless otherwise stated.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Static characteristics
IGT gate trigger current VD = 12 V; IT = 10 mA;
gate open circuit; see Figure 8 -50200A
ILlatching current VD = 12 V; IGT = 0.5 mA;
RGK =1k; see Figure 10 - 26mA
IHholding current VD = 12 V; IGT = 0.5 mA;
RGK =1k; see Figure 11 - 25mA
VTon-state voltage IT = 1.2 A - 1.25 1.7 V
VGT gate trigger voltage IT = 10 mA; gate open circuit;
see Figure 7
VD = 12 V - 0.5 0.8 V
VD = VDRM(max); Tj = 125 C0.20.3-V
ID, IRoff-state leakage
current VD = VDRM(max); VR = VRRM(max);
Tj= 125 C; RGK = 1 k
- 0.05 0.1 mA
Dynamic characteristics
dVD/dt critical rate of rise of
off-state voltage VDM = 67 % VDRM(max); Tj = 125 C;
exponential waveform;
see Figure 12
RGK = 1 k500 800 - V/s
gate open circuit - 25 - V/s
tgt gate controll ed
turn-on time ITM = 2 A; VD = VDRM(max);
IG=10mA; dI
G/dt = 0.1 A/s-2-s
tqcircuit commuted
turn-off time VD = 67 % VDRM(max); Tj = 125 C;
ITM = 1.6 A; VR = 35 V;
dITM/dt = 30 A/s; dVD/dt = 2 V/s;
RGK = 1 k
-100-s
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Fig 7. Normalized gate trigger voltage as a function of
junction temperature. Fig 8. Normalized gate trigger current as a function
junction temperature.
VO = 1.067 V.
RS = 0.187 .
(1) Tj = 125 C; typical values.
(2) Tj = 125 C; maximum values.
(3) Tj = 25 C; maximum values.
RGK = 1 k.
Fig 9. On-state current characteristics. Fig 10. Normalized latching current as a function of
junction temperature.
Tj (°C)
50 150100050
001aab501
0.8
1.2
1.6
0.4
VGT
VGT(25°C)
Tj (°C)
50 150100050
001aab502
1
2
3
0
IGT
IGT(25°C)
001aab454
VT (V)
0.4 2.821.2
2
3
1
4
5
IT
(A)
0
(1) (2) (3)
Tj (°C)
50 150100050
001aab503
1
2
3
0
IL
IL(25°C)
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7. Package information
Epoxy meets requirements of UL94 V-0 at 18 inch.
RGK = 1 k.(1)R
GK = 1 k.
(2) Gate open circuit.
Fig 11. Normalized holding current as a function of
junction temperature. Fig 12. Critical rate of rise of off-state voltage as a
function of junction temperature; typical
values.
Tj (°C)
50 150100050
001aab504
1
2
3
0
IH
IH(25°C)
001aab507
Tj (°C)
0 15010050
103
102
104
dVD/dt
(V/μs)
10
(1)
(2)
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8. Package outline
Fig 13. Package outline SOT54 (TO-92).
UNIT A
REFERENCES
OUTLINE
VERSION EUROPEAN
PROJECTION ISSUE DATE
IEC JEDEC JEITA
mm 5.2
5.0
b
0.48
0.40
c
0.45
0.38
D
4.8
4.4
d
1.7
1.4
E
4.2
3.6
L
14.5
12.7
e
2.54
e1
1.27
L
1
(1)
max.
2.5
b1
0.66
0.55
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
Note
1. Terminal dimensions within this zone are uncontrolled to allow for flow of plastic and terminal irregularities.
SOT54 TO-92 SC-43A 04-06-28
04-11-16
A L
0 2.5 5 mm
scale
b
c
D
b1L1
d
E
Plastic single-ended leaded (through hole) package; 3 leads SOT54
e1e
1
2
3
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9. Revision history
Table 6. Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Or de r nu mber Supersedes
BT169_SERIES v.5 20110930 Product data sheet - 9397 750 13512 BT169_SERIES v.4
Modifications: The format of this data sheet has been redesigned to comply with the new identity
guidelines of NXP Semiconductors.
Legal texts have been adapted to the new company name where appropriate.
BT169_SERIES v.4 20040823 Product data sheet - 9397 750 13512 BT169_SERIES v.3
Modifications: The format of this data sheet has been redesigned to comply with the new presentation and
information standard of Philips Semiconductors.
Section 1.4 “Quick reference data”: BT169E obsolete, removed from list.
Table 2 “Ordering information”: BT169E obsolete, removed from table.
Table 3 “Limiting values”: BT169E obsolete, removed from table.
BT169_SERIES v.3 20010902 Product specification - not applicable BT169_SERIES v.2
BT169_SERIES v.2 20010901 Product specification - not applicable BT169_SERIES v.1
BT169_SERIES v.1 19970901 Product specification - not applicable -
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12. Contents
1 Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features and benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Pinning information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Thermal characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6 Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 Package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
9 Revision history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10.1 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10.3 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10.4 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
11 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13