Logic Level Triac

[DavyJones]

Hi... I was wondering if anyone has used any of these logic level triacs with a PIC with success and if so any tips you may be able to give are appreciated.
Regards
David

http://www.mouser.com/new/stmicroelectronics/stm-tseries-logic-triacs/

oops I mean "Logic" not "Logiv" sp.

[Demon]

Corrected.

[DavyJones]

Thanks.... I did not want to be annoying and repost that that because of my spelling mistake.
David

[DavyJones]

Back.... I just got one of the T410-600T logic level triacs in and my preliminary tests are good. I hooked up the gate to very low current and it switched on a 75watt bulb. It runs very cool the warmest it got so far with my prelimiary test was 94f barely warm to the touch. Of course I unplugged it before I grabbed it but held a digi thermometer to the back of the heat sink. I was going to try a laser thermo probe to make sure I accurate. My next step will be to tie the gate directly to my PIC later this evening. I'll keep everyone posted.
David

[Demon]

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[Demon]

... I hooked up the gate to very low current and it switched on a 75watt bulb. It runs very cool the warmest it got so far with my prelimiary test was 94f barely warm to the touch. ...

What voltage?

[DavyJones]

Standard voltage from wall plug. Looks like today it is 120.9 ac

[DavyJones]

and... sorry the voltage on the gate is 3.3vdc

[ofuzzy1]

I'd suggest you use an opt-triac to drive a triac for best protection and ease of use.

The MOC3041 works very well, just follow the data sheet. Use a zero cross type for best results.

[DavyJones]

Agreed... after further consideration I did choose to opto isolate that with an MOC and it's working perfectly.