BT136S-600E,118

Overview

The BT136S-600E,118 is a planar passivated sensitive gate four-quadrant triac manufactured by WeEn Semiconductors. It is housed in a DPAK (TO-252-3) surface-mount package and rated for a repetitive peak off-state voltage of 600 V with an RMS on-state current of 4 A. The device supports non-repetitive peak on-state currents up to 27 A and features a maximum holding current of 15 mA. Gate triggering characteristics include a maximum gate trigger voltage of 700 mV and a maximum gate trigger current of 11 mA. It operates within a temperature range of -40 °C to +125 °C.

Feature Summary

• Sensitive gate design enables direct interfacing with microcontrollers, logic integrated circuits, and low-power gate trigger circuits without additional driver components.
• Four-quadrant triggering capability ensures reliable operation across all combinations of main terminal and gate polarities.
• Planar passivation technology provides enhanced voltage ruggedness and long-term reliability under high-stress conditions.

Applications

• General purpose motor control systems
• General purpose bidirectional switching applications
• Phase control circuits for AC power regulation

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix ',118' to confirm tape-and-reel packaging specifications and quantity per reel. Ensure compatibility with SMD/SMT assembly processes given the DPAK form factor. Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against official WeEn Semiconductors documentation to validate RoHS compliance and REACH SVHC status prior to integration into production designs.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a surface-mount solution is required for 4 A AC switching applications. The sensitive gate characteristic makes it suitable for low-power logic interfaces where minimal gate drive current is available. Consider thermal management requirements for the DPAK package if operating near the maximum junction temperature limit of 125 °C.

Part Context

This device belongs to the BT136 series of sensitive gate thyristors produced by WeEn Semiconductors. The 'S' designation indicates the DPAK surface-mount package variant, distinguishing it from through-hole versions like the BT136X or BT136-600E. The 'E' suffix denotes the sensitive gate logic-level family designed for direct microcontroller interfacing.

Replacement Considerations

Compatible substitutes include other BT136S-600E variants from different manufacturers such as NXP Semiconductors or Teccor Electronics, provided they match the DPAK footprint and electrical ratings. Verify pinout compatibility and gate sensitivity parameters before substitution.