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STMicroelectronics BTA12-600BWRG — Discrete Semiconductors

STMicroelectronics BTA12-600BWRG Triac

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STMicroelectronics Snubberless™ series, BTA12-600BWRG, Alternistor - Snubberless triac, 600 V off-state, 12 A RMS on-state, TO-220-3 through-hole package, -40°C to 125°C junction temperature.

$1.7900Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
PackagingTO-220-3
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
SeriesSnubberless™
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

BTA12-600BWRG specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesSnubberless™
Triac typeAlternistor - Snubberless
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - off state600 V
Voltage - gate trigger (Vgt)1.3 V
Current - hold (Ih)50 mA
Current - gate trigger (Igt)50 mA
Current - on state (It (RMS))12 A
Current - non rep. surge 50, 60Hz120A, 126A
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
PackageTube
ConfigurationSingle
CaseTO-220-3

Product details

Its Snubberless design means it can switch inductive loads — motors, solenoids, transformers — without the external RC snubber network a standard triac typically requires. That saves board space, reduces BOM count, and eliminates the snubber's power dissipation.

The TO-220-3 package is through-hole, with a metal tab for heatsink mounting. The tab is electrically connected to the MT2 terminal — account for that in layout if using a shared heatsink. The single triac configuration means one device per package; no internal paralleling. The supplier device package is TO-220, which is the standard 3-lead isolated or non-isolated variant; verify the specific mounting-hole and tab dimensions against your heatsink design.

No NRND or EOL notice is on record. For dual-source resilience, the closest functional peer within the same Snubberless Alternistor family is the T1235-600G, which shares the 600 V / 12 A rating and Snubberless Alternistor type, though it comes in a surface-mount package (not through-hole).

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need BTA12-600BWRG instead of a standard triac?

The BTA12-600BWRG is a Snubberless Alternistor — it can switch inductive loads (motors, transformers, solenoids) without the external RC snubber network a standard triac requires. That reduces BOM count, saves PCB space, and eliminates snubber resistor heat.

What are the alternatives to BTA12-600BWRG?

Within the same Snubberless Alternistor family, the T1235-600G is a 600 V / 12 A surface-mount part. For a lower-current through-hole option, the BTA06-600SRG is a 6 A logic-level triac but is not Snubberless — it needs a snubber for inductive loads.

What is the difference between BTA12-600B and BTA12-600BWRG?

The suffix 'WRG' indicates the specific packaging and environmental compliance variant — in this case, RoHS3 compliance and a tube package. The 'B' suffix denotes the Snubberless Alternistor type. The core electrical ratings (600 V, 12 A) are the same across the BTA12-600B family.