The maximum operating temperature range for the BTA204S-800E,118 is -40°C to 150°C.
To ensure proper triggering, apply a gate current of at least 100 mA and a gate voltage of at least 2.5 V, as specified in the datasheet.
The recommended gate resistor value is between 1 kΩ and 10 kΩ, depending on the specific application and circuit requirements.
No, the BTA204S-800E,118 is not suitable for high-frequency switching applications due to its relatively slow switching times (td_on = 10 μs, td_off = 20 μs).
Use a voltage clamp or a surge protector to limit the voltage across the thyristor, and consider adding a current limiter or fuse to prevent overcurrent conditions.
BTA204S-800E,118 datasheet
by NXP Semiconductors
