QJ6016RH2TP TRIAC Alternistor Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The QJ6016RH2TP is a snubberless TRIAC alternistor manufactured by Littelfuse Inc., rated for 600 V off-state voltage and 16 A on-state current in a TO-220AB through-hole package. This component is used in AC switching applications requiring gate-controlled bidirectional thyristor functionality. The part maintains active product status with full RoHS3 compliance and unlimited moisture sensitivity level rating. Equivalent and substitute parts are identified based on matching electrical specifications and mechanical compatibility within the thyristor category.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Voltage - Off State	600 V
Current - On State (It (RMS)) (Max)	16 A
Voltage - Gate Trigger (Vgt) (Max)	1.3 V
Current - Gate Trigger (Igt) (Max)	10 mA
Current - Hold (Ih) (Max)	15 mA
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
Package / Case	TO-220-3
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Configuration	Single

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the QJ6016RH2TP is determined by the following critical parameters:

Voltage - Off State: 600 V (exact match required)
Current - On State (It (RMS)) (Max): 16 A (exact match required)
Voltage - Gate Trigger (Vgt) (Max): 1.3 V (exact match required)
Current - Gate Trigger (Igt) (Max): 10 mA (exact match required)
Current - Hold (Ih) (Max): 15 mA (exact match required)
Package / Case: TO-220-3 (mechanical compatibility required)
Mounting Type: Through Hole (required for board integration)
Configuration: Single (required for circuit topology)

Substitute parts are grouped into two categories: parametric equivalents from the same manufacturer and direct manufacturer alternatives that meet all specified electrical and mechanical requirements.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	QJ6016RH2TP (Littelfuse)	QV6016RH2TP (Littelfuse)	T1610H-6T (STMicroelectronics)	BTA16-600SWRG (STMicroelectronics)	BTB16-600SWRG (STMicroelectronics)
Voltage - Off State	600 V	600 V	600 V	600 V	600 V
Current - On State (It (RMS)) (Max)	16 A	16 A	16 A	16 A	16 A
Voltage - Gate Trigger (Vgt) (Max)	1.3 V	1.3 V	1.3 V	1.3 V	1.3 V
Current - Gate Trigger (Igt) (Max)	10 mA	10 mA	10 mA	10 mA	10 mA
Current - Hold (Ih) (Max)	15 mA	15 mA	15 mA	15 mA	15 mA
Current - Non Rep. Surge 50, 60Hz (Itsm)	167A, 200A	167A, 200A	160A, 168A	160A, 168A	160A, 168A
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	-40°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	-40°C ~ 150°C (TJ)	-40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)	-40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
Package / Case	TO-220-3	TO-220-3	TO-220-3	TO-220-3	TO-220-3
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
Triac Type	Alternistor - Snubberless	Alternistor - Snubberless	Logic - Sensitive Gate	Logic - Sensitive Gate	Logic - Sensitive Gate
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant

Engineering Selection Recommendations

QV6016RH2TP (Littelfuse) serves as the parametric equivalent to QJ6016RH2TP, offering identical electrical specifications and operating temperature range within the same manufacturer's product line. Both parts maintain snubberless alternistor architecture and are ROHS3 compliant with unlimited moisture sensitivity level.

T1610H-6T, BTA16-600SWRG, and BTB16-600SWRG (STMicroelectronics) are direct manufacturer alternatives that satisfy all primary electrical parameters and mechanical requirements. These parts employ logic-type sensitive gate TRIAC architecture rather than snubberless alternistor design. The STMicroelectronics alternatives operate within the -40°C to 125°C temperature range, which is 25°C lower than the Littelfuse maximum junction temperature. All substitute parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and are suitable for through-hole mounting in TO-220-3 packages.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can QV6016RH2TP directly replace QJ6016RH2TP?

A: Yes. QV6016RH2TP is a parametric equivalent manufactured by Littelfuse Inc. with identical voltage, current, gate trigger, and operating temperature specifications. Both employ snubberless alternistor architecture and share the same TO-220-3 package configuration.

Q: What is the difference between snubberless alternistor and logic-type sensitive gate TRIAC designs?

A: The QJ6016RH2TP and QV6016RH2TP use snubberless alternistor architecture, while T1610H-6T, BTA16-600SWRG, and BTB16-600SWRG employ logic-type sensitive gate design. Both architectures meet the specified electrical parameters for this application category. The choice between architectures depends on circuit-specific requirements not defined by the provided parameters.

Q: Are there temperature limitations when substituting with STMicroelectronics parts?

A: BTA16-600SWRG and BTB16-600SWRG operate to a maximum junction temperature of 125°C, compared to 150°C for the Littelfuse QJ6016RH2TP and QV6016RH2TP. T1610H-6T maintains the full -40°C to 150°C range. Applications requiring operation above 125°C junction temperature should use Littelfuse alternatives or T1610H-6T.

Q: Are all substitute parts mechanically compatible?

A: Yes. All listed substitute parts use TO-220-3 package configuration with through-hole mounting, providing direct mechanical compatibility with QJ6016RH2TP board layouts and thermal management solutions.

Q: Do all parts meet compliance requirements?

A: Yes. QJ6016RH2TP, QV6016RH2TP, T1610H-6T, BTA16-600SWRG, and BTB16-600SWRG are all ROHS3 compliant with REACH unaffected status and EAR99 export classification.

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