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BT138S-600E AI Analysis:
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BT138S-600E product

BT138S-600E

Thyristors - TRIACs

TRIAC12A600VTO-252

The BT138S-600E is a 12A, 600V TRIAC in a TO-252 package, ideal for AC power control applications.

Best for

  • AC motor speed control
  • Light dimming
  • Heating regulation

Avoid if

  • High-frequency switching applications
  • Extremely space-constrained designs without heat sinking

Check before use

  • Thermal resistance (Rth(j-c) = 3°C/W)
  • Gate trigger current requirements

Key specifications

RMS On-State Current
12 A
Peak Off-State Voltage
600 V
Gate Trigger Current
10 mA
Package
TO-252

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

Motor ControlPower Control

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Questions & answers

It is a 12A, 600V TRIAC designed for general-purpose AC switching, such as light dimmers and motor speed controllers.