600 V, 16 A Snubberless Alternistor — TO-220
The Snubberless construction means the device can handle high commutation dV/dt without an external RC snubber network, simplifying the BOM in inductive-load switching like motor starters, solenoid drivers, and heating elements.
Gate drive and holding current — what the thresholds mean for your driver
Maximum gate trigger current (Igt) is 50 mA and maximum gate trigger voltage (Vgt) is 1.3 V — values that are compatible with standard microcontroller GPIOs through a series resistor or a low-cost optotriac driver. The 50 mA maximum holding current (Ih) ensures the device latches on once triggered and does not drop out on a lightly loaded half-cycle; this matters for low-current loads like small fans or relay coils where the load current dips near the zero crossing.
Surge current and junction temperature envelope
Non-repetitive surge current (ITSM) is rated at 160 A for 50 Hz and 168 A for 60 Hz — the peak current the die can absorb during a fault or inrush event without failing.