{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"BTA16-600BW","brand":"STMicroelectronics","brandSlug":"stmicroelectronics","productSlug":"BTA16-600BW","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/BTA16-600BW","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/BTA16-600BW","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"STMicroelectronics BTA16-600BW, Snubberless™ Series, Alternistor - Snubberless Triac, Single, Through Hole, TO-220-3, 600 V Off State, 16 A RMS, -40°C~125°C TJ.","salesMarkdown":"## Snubberless alternistor for inductive loads The STMicroelectronics BTA16-600BW is a Snubberless™ alternistor triac rated for 600 V off-state voltage and 16 A RMS on-state current. The TO-220 through-hole package handles the dissipation with a simple heatsink — no thermal pad complexity. ## Sourcing this part now The BTA16-600BW is listed as obsolete. For new designs, consider the active BTA16-600CW or BTA41-600BRG as drop-in candidates with identical 600 V / 16 A ratings and Snubberless behaviour. ## Gate drive and surge margin Maximum gate trigger current is 50 mA and gate trigger voltage is 1.3 V — compatible with standard logic-level drivers or optocoupler outputs. The 50 mA holding current ensures reliable latching in noisy environments. Non-repetitive surge capability is 160 A at 50 Hz and 168 A at 60 Hz, sized for lamp inrush or motor start transients.","metaTitle":"BTA16-600BW Snubberless Triac, 600 V, 16 A, TO-220","metaDescription":"ST BTA16-600BW Snubberless™ alternistor triac, 600 V off-state, 16 A RMS, TO-220. Request quote.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["Discrete Semiconductors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"STMicroelectronics","Series":"Snubberless™","Package":"Tube","Triac Type":"Alternistor - Snubberless","Configuration":"Single","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Package / Case":"TO-220-3","Product Status":"Obsolete","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Base Product Number":"BTA16","Voltage - Off State":"600 V","Operating Temperature":"-40°C~125°C(TJ)","Supplier Device Package":"TO-220","Current - Hold (Ih) (Max)":"50 mA","Current - Gate Trigger (Igt) (Max)":"50 mA","Voltage - Gate Trigger (Vgt) (Max)":"1.3 V","Current - On State (It (RMS)) (Max)":"16 A","Current - Non Rep. Surge 50, 60Hz (Itsm)":"160A, 168A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.7900","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/77fbdeab6ca63b2506dc638445430212.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/BTA16-600BW/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the direct replacement for BTA16-600BW?","answer":"No official direct replacement is listed, but the BTA16-600CW and BTA41-600BRG are functionally equivalent Snubberless triacs in the same TO-220 package with identical 600 V off-state voltage and 16 A RMS current rating. Verify gate trigger and holding current against your design."},{"question":"Can BTA16-600BW be used as a snubberless triac replacement?","answer":"Yes, the BTA16-600BW is itself a Snubberless™ alternistor triac. It is designed for inductive loads without external snubber components, relying on internal dV/dt immunity to prevent false triggering."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/BTA16-600BW","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/BTA16-600BW when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-16T14:25:35.740Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-16T14:25:35.740Z","indexable":true}}