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Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
15/16 A TRIACs
15/16 A TRIACs
Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
Description
15 Amp and 16 Amp bi-directional solid state switch series
is designed for AC switching and phase control applications
such as motor speed and temperature modulation controls,
lighting controls, and static switching relays.
Standard type devices normally operate in Quadrants I & III
triggered from AC line.
Alternistor type devices only operate in quadrants I, II, & III
and are used in circuits requiring high dv/dt capability.
Main Features
Symbol Value Unit
IT(RMS) 15 & 16 A
VDRM /VRRM 400 to 1000 V
IGT (Q1) 10 to 80 mA
Features & Benefits
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t(MBTToQBTTJWBUFE
junctions
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1000 V
t4VSHFDBQBCJMJUZVQUP
200 A
t&MFDUSJDBMMZJTPMBUFE
“L-Package” is UL
recognized for 2500Vrms
t4PMJETUBUFTXJUDIJOH
eliminates arcing or
contact bounce that
create voltage transients
t/PDPOUBDUTUPXFBS
out from reaction of
switching events
t3FTUSJDUFEPSMJNJUFE3'*
generation, depending
on activation point in sine
wave
t3FRVJSFTPOMZBTNBMM
gate activation pulse in
each half-cycle
Schematic Symbol
Applications
Excellent for AC switching and phase control applications
such as heating, lighting, and motor speed controls.
Typical applications are AC solid-state switches, light
dimmers, power tools, lawn care equipment, home/brown
goods and white goods appliances.
Alternistor Triacs (no snubber required) are used in
applications with extremely inductive loads requiring
highest commutation performance.
Internally constructed isolated packages are offered for
ease of heat sinking with highest isolation voltage.
MT2 MT1
G
Agency Approval
Agency Agency File Number
®L Package : E71639
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Teccor® brand Thyristors
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
Electrical Characteristics (T
J = 25°C, unless otherwise specified) — Standard Triac
Symbol Test Conditions Quadrant Value Unit
IGT VD = 12V RL = 60 8I – II – III MAX. 50 mA
VGT I – II – III MAX. 2.0 V
VGD VD = VDRM RL = 3.3 k8 T
J = 125°C I – II – III MIN. 0.2 V
IHIT = 100mA MAX. 70 mA
dv/dt VD = VDRM Gate Open T
J = 125°C
400V
MIN.
275
V/μs
600V 225
800V 200
VD = VDRM Gate Open T
J = 100°C 1000V 200
(dv/dt)c (di/dt)c = 8.1 A/ms T
J = 125°C MIN. 4 V/μs
tgt IG = 2 x IGT PW = 15μs IT = 22.6 A(pk) TYP. 4 μs
Absolute Maximum Ratings — Alternistor Triac (3 Quadrants)
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
IT(RMS) RMS on-state current (full sine wave)
Qxx16LHy TC = 80°C
16 A
Qxx16RHy
Qxx16NHy TC = 90°C
ITSM
Non repetitive surge peak on-state current
(full cycle, T
J initial = 25°C)
f = 50 Hz t = 20 ms 167 A
f = 60 Hz t = 16.7 ms 200
I2tI
2t Value for fusing tp = 8.3 ms 166 A2s
di/dt Critical rate of rise of on-state current f = 120 Hz T
J = 125°C 100 A/μs
IGTM Peak gate trigger current tp c 10 μs;
IGT c IGTM
T
J = 125°C 2.0 A
PG(AV) Average gate power dissipation T
J = 125°C 0.5 W
Tstg Storage temperature range -40 to 150 ºC
T
JOperating junction temperature range -40 to 125 ºC
Note: xx = voltage, y = sensitivity
Absolute Maximum Ratings — Standard Triac
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
IT(RMS) RMS on-state current (full sine wave)
Qxx15Ly TC = 80°C
15 A
Qxx15Ry
Qxx15Ny TC = 90°C
ITSM
Non repetitive surge peak on-state current
(full cycle, T
J initial = 25°C)
f = 50 Hz t = 20 ms 167 A
f = 60 Hz t = 16.7 ms 200
I2tI
2t Value for fusing tp = 8.3 ms 166 A2s
di/dt Critical rate of rise of on-state current f = 120 Hz T
J = 125°C 100 A/μs
IGTM Peak gate trigger current tp c 10 μs
IGT c IGTM
T
J = 125°C 2.0 A
PG(AV) Average gate power dissipation T
J = 125°C 0.5 W
Tstg Storage temperature range -40 to 150 ºC
T
JOperating junction temperature range -40 to 125 ºC
Note: xx = voltage, y = sensitivity
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Teccor® brand Thyristors
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Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
15/16 A TRIACs
15/16 A TRIACs
Static Characteristics
Symbol Test Conditions Value Unit
VTM
15A Device IT = 21.2A tp = 380μs MAX 1.60 V
16A Device IT = 22.6A tp = 380μs
IDRM
IRRM
VD = VDRM / VRRM
T
J = 25°C 400-1000V
MAX
5μA
T
J = 125°C 400-800V 2
mA
T
J = 100°C 1000V 3
Thermal Resistances
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
RR(J-C) Junction to case (AC)
Qxx15Ry
Qxx15Ny
Qxx16RHy
Qxx16NHy
1. 1
°C/W
Qxx15Ly
Qxx16LHy 2.1
RR(J-A) Junction to ambient
Qxx15Ry
Qxx16RHy 45
°C/W
Qxx15Ly
Qxx16LHy 50
Note: xx = voltage; y = sensitivity
Figure 2: Normalized DC Gate Trigger Current for All
Quadrants vs. Junction Temperature
+125
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
-65 -40
Junction Temperature (TJ) - ºC
Ratio of IGT / IGT(TJ = 25ºC)
-1510 3560 85100
Figure 1: Definition of Quadrants
Note: Alternistors will not operate in QIV
MT2 POSITIVE
(Positive Half Cycle)
MT2 NEGATIVE
(Negative Half Cycle)
MT1
MT2
+ IGT
REF QII
MT1
IGT
GATE
MT2
REF
MT1
MT2
REF
MT1
MT2
REF
QI
QIV
QIII
ALL POLARITIES ARE REFERENCED TO MT1
(-)
IGT
GATE
(+)
IGT -
IGT
GATE
(-)
IGT
GATE
(+)
+
-
Electrical Characteristics (T
J = 25°C, unless otherwise specified) — Alternistor Triac (3 Quadrants)
Symbol Test Conditions Quadrant Qxx16xH2 Qxx16xH3 Qxx16xH4 Qxx16xH6 Unit
IGT VD = 12V RL = 60 8I – II – III MAX. 10 20 35 80 mA
VGT I – II – III MAX. 1.3 V
VGD VD = VDRM RL = 3.3 k8 T
J = 125°C I – II – III MIN. 0.2 V
IHIT = 100mA MAX. 15 35 50 70 mA
dv/dt VD = VDRM Gate Open T
J = 125°C
400V
MIN.
200 350 475 925
V/μs
600V 150 250 400 850
800V 100 200 350 475
VD = VDRM Gate Open T
J = 100°C 1000V 100 200 300 350
(dv/dt)c (di/dt)c = 8.6 A/ms T
J = 125°C MIN. 2 20 25 30 V/μs
tgt IG = 2 x IGT PW = 15μs IT = 22.6 A(pk) TYP. 3 3 3 5 μs
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15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
Figure 3: Normalized DC Holding Current
vs. Junction Temperature
+125
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
-65 -40 -15 10 35 60 85 100
Junction Temperature (TJ) - ºC
Ratio of IIH / IIH(TJ = 25ºC)
Figure 4: Normalized DC Gate Trigger Voltage for
All Quadrants vs. Junction Temperature
+125
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
-65 -40 -15 10 35 60 85 100
Junction Temperature (TJ) - ºC
Ratio of VGT / VGT(TJ = 25ºC)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - AMPS
Average On-State Power Dissipation
[PD(AV)] - Watts
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Figure 5: Power Dissipation (Typical)
vs. RMS On-State Current
Figure 6: Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
vs. On-State Current (15A devices)
Qxx15L5
Qxx15R5
Qxx15N5
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 5 10 15
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - AMPS
Max Allowable Case Temperature (TC) - ºC
o
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 360
CASE TEMPERATURE: Measured as shown
on dimensional drawing
Figure 8: Maximum Allowable Ambient Temperature
vs. On-State Current
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - AMPS
Max Allowable Ambiant Temperature
(TA) - ºC
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 360
CASE TEMPERATURE: Measured as shown
on dimensional drawing
Qxx15Ry
Qxx15L
Qxx16RHy
Qxx16LHy
Figure 7: Maximum Allowable Case Temperature
vs. On-State Current (16A devices)
Qxx16LHy
Qxx16RHy
Qxx16NHy
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 5 10 15 20
RMS On-State Current [IT(RMS)] - AMPS
Max Allowable Case Temperature
(TC) - ºC
CURRENT WAVEFORM: Sinusoidal
LOAD: Resistive or Inductive
CONDUCTION ANGLE: 360
CASE TEMPERATURE: Measured as shown
on dimensional drawing
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Teccor® brand Thyristors
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Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
15/16 A TRIACs
15/16 A TRIACs
10
100
1000
1000100101
Surge Current Duration - Full Cycles
Peak Surge (Non-Repetitive) On-State
Current (ITSM) - AMPS
Figure 10: Surge Peak On-State Current vs. Number of Cycles
Supply Frequency: 60Hz Sinusoidal
Load: Resistive
RMS On-State [IT(RMS)]: Max Rated Value at
Specific Case Temperature
Notes:
1. Gate control may be lost during and immediately
following surge current interval.
2. Overload may not be repeated until junction
temperature has returned to steady-state
rated value.
Soldering Parameters
Reflow Condition Pb – Free assembly
Pre Heat
- Temperature Min (Ts(min))150°C
- Temperature Max (Ts(max))200°C
- Time (min to max) (ts)60 – 180 secs
Average ramp up rate (Liquidus Temp)
(TL) to peak 5°C/second max
TS(max) to TL - Ramp-up Rate 5°C/second max
Reflow - Temperature (TL) (Liquidus) 217°C
- Temperature (tL)60 – 150 seconds
Peak Temperature (TP)260+0/5°C
Time within 5°C of actual peak
Temperature (tp)20 – 40 seconds
Ramp-down Rate 5°C/second max
Time 25°C to peak Temperature (TP)8 minutes Max.
Do not exceed 280°C
Figure 9: On-State Current vs. On-State Voltage (Typical)
TJ = 25ºC
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Positive or Negative Instantaneous On-State Voltage (v
T
) - Volts
Positive or Negative Instantaneous
On-State Current(i
T
) - AMPS
Time
Temperature
TP
TL
TS(max)
TS(min)
25
tP
tL
tS
time to peak temperature
Preheat
P
r
e
h
eat
Ramp-upRamp-up
Ramp-down
R
am
p
-
do
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15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
Environmental Specifications
Test Specifications and Conditions
AC Blocking MIL-STD-750, M-1040, Cond A Applied
Peak AC voltage @ 125°C for 1008 hours
Temperature Cycling
MIL-STD-750, M-1051,
100 cycles; -40°C to +150°C; 15-min
dwell time
Temperature/
Humidity
EIA / JEDEC, JESD22-A101
1008 hours; 320V - DC: 85°C; 85%
rel humidity
High Temp Storage MIL-STD-750, M-1031,
1008 hours; 150°C
Low-Temp Storage 1008 hours; -40°C
Thermal Shock
MIL-STD-750, M-1056
10 cycles; 0°C to 100°C; 5-min dwell
time at each temperature; 10 sec (max)
transfer time between temperature
Autoclave
EIA / JEDEC, JESD22-A102
168 hours (121°C at 2 ATMs) and
100% R/H
Resistance to
Solder Heat MIL-STD-750 Method 2031
Solderability ANSI/J-STD-002, category 3, Test A
Lead Bend MIL-STD-750, M-2036 Cond E
Physical Specifications
Terminal Finish 100% Matte Tin-plated
Body Material UL recognized epoxy meeting flammability
classification 94V-0
Terminal Material Copper Alloy
Design Considerations
Careful selection of the correct device for the application’s
operating parameters and environment will go a long way
toward extending the operating life of the Thyristor. Good
design practice should limit the maximum continuous
current through the main terminals to 75% of the device
rating. Other ways to ensure long life for a power discrete
semiconductor are proper heat sinking and selection of
voltage ratings for worst case conditions. Overheating,
overvoltage (including dv/dt), and surge currents are
the main killers of semiconductors. Correct mounting,
soldering, and forming of the leads also help protect
against component damage.
Dimension Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A 0.380 0.420 9.65 10.67
B 0.105 0.115 2.66 2.92
C 0.230 0.250 5.84 6.35
D 0.590 0.620 14.99 15.75
E 0.142 0.147 3.61 3.73
F 0.110 0.130 2.79 3.30
G 0.540 0.575 13.72 14.61
H 0.025 0.035 0.64 0.89
J 0.195 0.205 4.95 5.21
K 0.095 0.105 2.41 2.67
L 0.060 0.075 1.52 1.91
M 0.085 0.095 2.16 2.41
N 0.018 0.024 0.46 0.61
O 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
P 0.045 0.060 1.14 1.52
R 0.038 0.048 0.97 1.22
Dimensions — TO-220AB (R-Package) — Non-Isolated Mounting Tab Common with Center Lead
K
J
A
H
G
B
F
E
C
D
L
R
T
C
MEASURING POINT
MT2
MT2
O
P
N
M
MT1
.276
7.01
.526
13.36
.320
8.13
GATE
AREA (REF.) 0.17 IN
2
NOTCH IN
GATE LEAD
TO ID.
NON-ISOLATED
TAB
Note: Maximum torque to
be applied to mounting tab
is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm).
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Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
15/16 A TRIACs
15/16 A TRIACs
Dimension Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A 0.360 0.370 9.14 9.40
B 0.380 0.420 9.65 10.67
C 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
D 0.025 0.035 0.64 0.89
E 0.045 0.060 1.14 1.52
F 0.060 0.075 1.52 1.91
G 0.095 0.105 2.41 2.67
H 0.092 0.102 2.34 2.59
J 0.018 0.024 0.46 0.61
K 0.090 0.110 2.29 2.79
S 0.590 0.625 14.99 15.88
V 0.035 0.045 0.89 1.14
U 0.002 0.010 0.05 0.25
W 0.040 0.070 1.02 1.78
Dimension Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A 0.380 0.420 9.65 10.67
B 0.105 0.115 2.67 2.92
C 0.230 0.250 5.84 6.35
D 0.590 0.620 14.99 15.75
E 0.142 0.147 3.61 3.73
F 0.110 0.130 2.79 3.30
G 0.540 0.575 13.72 14.60
H 0.025 0.035 0.64 0.89
J 0.195 0.205 4.95 5.21
K 0.095 0.105 2.41 2.67
L 0.060 0.075 1.52 1.91
M 0.085 0.095 2.16 2.41
N 0.018 0.024 0.46 0.61
O 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
P 0.045 0.060 1.14 1.52
R 0.038 0.048 0.97 1.22
Dimensions — TO-220AB (L-Package) — Isolated Mounting Tab
Dimensions — TO-263AB (N-Package) — D2Pak Surface Mount
K
J
A
H
G
B
F
E
C
D
L
R
T
C
MEASURING POINT AREA (REF.) 0.17 IN
2
MT2
O
P
N
M
MT1 GATE
.320
8.13
.526
13.36
.276
7.01
G
B
A
W
F
D
V
S
MT1
MT2
C
E
K
H
J
U
.320
8.13
.276
7. 0 1 .331
8.41
GATE
.460
.665
16.89
.260
6.60
.150
3.81
.080
2.03
.085
.055
1.40
.350
8.89
.276
7. 0 1
AREA: 0.11
T
C
MEASURING POINT
IN
2
1168 2.16
7.01
.276
Note: Maximum torque to
be applied to mounting tab
is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm).
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15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
Product Selector
Part Number Voltage Gate Sensitivity Quadrants Type Package
400V 600V 800V 1000V I – II – III
Qxx15L5 X X X X 50 mA Standard Triac TO-220L
Qxx15R5 X X X X 50 mA Standard Triac TO-220R
Qxx15N5 X X X X 50 mA Standard Triac TO-263 D²-PAK
Qxx16LH2 X X X X 10 mA Alternistor Triac TO-220L
Qxx16RH2 X X X X 10 mA Alternistor Triac TO-220R
Qxx16NH2 X X X X 10 mA Alternistor Triac TO-263 D²-PAK
Qxx16LH3 X X X X 20 mA Alternistor Triac TO-220L
Qxx16RH3 X X X X 20 mA Alternistor Triac TO-220R
Qxx16NH3 X X X X 20 mA Alternistor Triac TO-263 D²-PAK
Qxx16LH4 X X X X 35 mA Alternistor Triac TO-220L
Qxx16RH4 X X X X 35 mA Alternistor Triac TO-220R
Qxx16NH4 X X X X 35 mA Alternistor Triac TO-263 D²-PAK
Qxx16LH6 X X X X 80 mA Alternistor Triac TO-220L
Qxx16RH6 X X X X 80 mA Alternistor Triac TO-220R
Qxx16NH6 X X X X 80 mA Alternistor Triac TO-263 D²-PAK
Packing Options
Part Number Marking Weight Packing Mode Base Quantity
Qxx15L/Ry Qxx15L/Ry 2.2 g Bulk 500
Qxx15L/RyTP Qxx15L/Ry 2.2 g Tube Pack 500
Qxx15NyTP Qxx15Ny 1.6 g Tube 500
Qxx15NyRP Qxx15Ny 1.6 g Embossed Carrier 500
Qxx16L/RHy Qxx16L/RHy 2.2 g Bulk 500
Qxx16L/RHyTP Qxx16L/RHy 2.2 g Tube Pack 500
Qxx16NHyTP Qxx16NHy 1.6 g Tube 500
Qxx16NHyRP Qxx16NHy 1.6 g Embossed Carrier 500
Note: xx = Voltage; y = Sensitivity
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Qxx15xx & Qxx16xHx Series
15 Amp Standard & 16 Amp Alternistor (High Commutation) Triacs
15/16 A TRIACs
15/16 A TRIACs
Part Marking SystemPart Numbering System
Q 60 16 LH4 56
DEVICE TYPE
Q: Triac or Alternistor
VOLTAGE RATING
40: 400V
60: 600V
80: 800V
K0: 1000V
CURRENT RATING
15: 15A
16: 16A
SENSITIVITY & TYPE
Standard Triac
5: 50mA (QI, II, III)
Alternistor Triac
H2: 10mA (QI, II, III)
H3: 20mA (QI, II, III)
H4: 35mA (QI, II, III)
H6: 80mA (QI, II, III)
PACKAGE TYPE
L: TO-220 Isolated
R: TO-220 Non-Isolated
N: TO-263 (D2-Pak)
LEAD FORM DIMENSIONS
xx: Lead Form Option
yxxxx
Q6016LH4
TO-220AB & TO-263AA (R, L and N Packages)
®
Gate
MT1 / Cathode
MT2 / Anode
0.512 (13.0) Arbor
Hole Dia.
0.945
(24.0)
0.63
(16.0)
1.01
(25.7)
12.99
(330.0)
0.827
(21.0)
0.157
(4.0)
Direction of Feed
Dimensions
are in inches
(and millimeters).
*
*Cover tape
0.059DIA
(1.5)
TO-263 Embossed Carrier Reel Pack (RP)
Meets all EIA-481-2 Standards
