STMicroelectronics ACST12
Overvoltage protected AC switch
FEATURES
● Triac with overvoltage crowbar technology● Low IGT (<10 mA) or high immunity (IGT<35 mA) version
● High noise immunity: static dV/dt > 2000 V/µs Benefits
● Enables equipment to meet IEC 61000-4-5
● High off-state reliability with planar technology
● Need no external over voltage protection
● Reduces the power passive component count
● High immunity against fast transients described in IEC 61000-4-4 standards
APPLICATIONS
● AC mains static switching in appliance and industrial control systems● Drive of medium power AC loads such as: – Universal motor of washing machine drum – Compressor for fridge or air conditioner
DESCRIPTION
The ACST12 series belongs to the ACS™/ACST power switch family built with A.S.D.® (application specific discrete) technology. This high performance device is suited to home appliances or industrial systems and drives loads up to 12 A. This ACST12 switch embeds a Triac structure and a high voltage clamping device able to absorb the inductive turn-off energy and withstand line transients such as those described in the IEC 61000-4-5 standard.