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BT138 AI Analysis:
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BT138 product

BT138

Thyristors - TRIACs

Triac10A800VTO-252

The BT138 is a 10A, 800V Triac in a TO-252 surface-mount package, suitable for AC power switching and control.

Best for

  • AC motor control
  • Lighting dimmers
  • Heating control

Avoid if

  • High-frequency switching applications
  • DC-only circuits

Check before use

  • Gate trigger current requirements
  • Thermal dissipation in TO-252 package

Key specifications

Max On-State Current
10 A
Max Off-State Voltage
800 V
Gate Trigger Current
50 mA

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
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REACH
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MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

AC Power ControlMotor Control

CAD Models

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Questions & answers

The BT138 is a 10A bidirectional thyristor (Triac) used for switching AC power in various industrial and consumer applications.