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Wire Willy

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I have a few BTA08-600B triacs which I just purchased for one repair job and found that another project calls for a BTA08-600C. What stress the differences between these and can I use one instead of the other?
 

ramussons

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To start with, the Voltage and Current ratings are different

BTA08-600C handles 600 to 800 Volts, but at 8Amps
BTA08-600B 400 Volts at 25 Amps
 

Wire Willy

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So the sensitivity is the issue, 25mA vs 50mA. Is this referring to the gate current required to operate the triac?
 

CDRIVE

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Is there a logical reason for posting this in the uC section?

Chris
 

Wire Willy

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Is there a logical reason for posting this in the uC section?

Chris
You tell me, I'm new on here and just looking for some help from those who know more than myself, you seem like the type who knows everything so how about answering my question instead of questioning it
 

CDRIVE

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I'll interpret that as a no. Perhaps the mods will move the topic to a more appropriate section.

Best of luck,
Chris
 

Martaine2005

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You tell me, I'm new on here and just looking for some help from those who know more than myself, you seem like the type who knows everything so how about answering my question instead of questioning it
I absolutely love that answer.. Nearly fell off my seat laughing:p
You don't mind if I use that and pass it off as my own?

Martin
 

CDRIVE

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Marty, we have a thread in the lounge that discusses the art of sarcasm. In that topic I stated there's a significant difference between sarcasm and simply being obnoxious. I don't think it's something you should aspire to emulate.

Chris
 

Martaine2005

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I wont, I promise...:D
But can't wait to use it with my obnoxious brother-in-law. It just made me laugh..

Marty
 
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