Datasheet
Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 1999
February, 2000 – Rev. 1
1 Publication Order Number:
MAC15A4/D
MAC15 Series
Preferred Device
Triacs
Silicon Bidirectional Thyristors
Designed primarily for full-wave ac control applications, such as
solid–state relays, motor controls, heating controls and power
supplies; or wherever full–wave silicon gate controlled solid–state
devices are needed. Triac type thyristors switch from a blocking to a
conducting state for either polarity of applied main terminal voltage
with positive or negative gate triggering.
• Blocking Voltage to 800 Volts
• All Diffused and Glass Passivated Junctions for Greater Parameter
Uniformity and Stability
• Small, Rugged, Thermowatt Construction for Low Thermal
Resistance, High Heat Dissipation and Durability
• Gate Triggering Guaranteed in Three Modes (MAC15 Series) or
Four Modes (MAC15A Series)
• Device Marking: Logo, Device Type, e.g., MAC15A6, Date Code
MAXIMUM RATINGS (T
J
= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Rating
Symbol Value Unit
Peak Repetitive Off–State Voltage
(1)
(T
J
= –40 to +125°C, Sine Wave 50 to
60 Hz, Gate Open)
MAC15A6
MAC15–8, MAC15A8
MAC15–10, MAC15A10
V
DRM,
V
RRM
400
600
800
Volts
Peak Gate Voltage
(Pulse Width
v
1.0 µsec; T
C
= 90°C)
V
GM
10 Volts
On–State Current RMS
Full Cycle Sine Wave 50 to 60 Hz
(T
C
= +90°C)
I
T(RMS)
15 A
Circuit Fusing Consideration (t = 8.3 ms) I
2
t 93 A
2
s
Peak Non–repetitive Surge Current
(One Full Cycle Sine Wave,
60 Hz, T
C
= +80°C)
Preceded and followed by rated current
I
TSM
150 A
Peak Gate Power (T
C
= +80°C,
Pulse Width = 1.0 µs)
P
GM
20 Watts
Average Gate Power
(T
C
= +80°C, t = 8.3 ms)
P
G(AV)
0.5 Watts
Peak Gate Current
(Pulse Width
v
1.0 µsec; T
C
= 90°C)
I
GM
2.0 A
Operating Junction Temperature Range T
J
–40 to
+125
°C
Storage Temperature Range T
stg
–40 to
+150
°C
(1) V
DRM
and V
RRM
for all types can be applied on a continuous basis. Blocking
voltages shall not be tested with a constant current source such that the
voltage ratings of the devices are exceeded.
TRIACS
15 AMPERES RMS
400 thru 800 VOLTS
Device Package Shipping
ORDERING INFORMATION
MAC15–8 TO220AB 500/Box
MAC15–10 TO220AB
MAC15A6 TO220AB
TO–220AB
CASE 221A
STYLE 4
1
2
3
4
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1
2
3 Gate
Main Terminal 1
Main Terminal 2
4
Main Terminal 2
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500/Box
500/Box
MT1
G
MT2
MAC15A8 TO220AB 500/Box
MAC15A10 TO220AB 500/Box
Preferred devices are recommended choices for future use
and best overall value.