ACST10

Overvoltage protected AC switch

Features
OUT
■ Triac with overvoltage crowbar technology
■ Low IGT (< 10 mA) or high immunity
(IGT < 35 mA) version
G
■ High noise immunity: static dV/dt > 2000 V/µs G
OUT
OUT
COM COM
■ TO-220FPAB insulated package: 1500 V rms
TO-220AB TO-220FPAB
Benefits ACST1010-7T ACST1010-7FP
■ Enables equipment to meet IEC 61000-4-5 ACST1035-7T ACST1035-7FP

■ High off-state reliability with planar technology

■ Need no external over voltage protection Figure 1. Functional diagram
■ Reduces the power passive component count
OUT
■ High immunity against fast transients
described in IEC 61000-4-4 standards

Applications
■ AC mains static switching in appliance and G
industrial control systems
■ Drive of medium power AC loads such as: COM
– Universal motor of washing machine drum
– Compressor for fridge or air conditioner
Table 1. Device summary
Symbol Value Unit
Description
IT(RMS) 10 A
The ACST10 series belongs to the ACS™/ACST
power switch family built with A.S.D.® (application VDRM/VRRM 700 V
specific discrete) technology. This high IGT 10 or 35 mA
performance device is suited to home appliances
or industrial systems, and drives loads up to 10 A.
This ACST10 switch has a Triac structure and a
high voltage clamping device to absorb the
inductive turn-off energy and withstand transients
such as those described in the IEC 61000-4-5
standard. The ACST1010-7 needs a low gate
current to be activated (IGT < 10 mA) and still
shows a high noise immunity complying with IEC TM: ACS is a trademark of STMicroelectronics
61000-4-4 standard. The ACST1035-7 offers a ®: A.S.D. is a registered trademark of STMicroelectronics
high static dV/dt immunity of 2 kV/µs minimum.

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1 Characteristics

Table 2. Absolute ratings (limiting values)

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

TO-220AB Tc = 105 °C
IT(RMS) On-state rms current (full sine wave) 10 A
TO-220FPAB Tc = 84 °C

Non repetitive surge peak on-state current F = 60 Hz tp = 16.7 ms 105 A

ITSM
Tj initial = 25 °C, ( full cycle sine wave) F = 50 Hz tp = 20 ms 100 A
I2 t 2
I t for fuse selection tp = 10 ms 66 A2 s
Critical rate of rise on-state current
dI/dt F = 120 Hz Tj = 125 °C 100 A/µs
IG = 2 x IGT, (tr ≤ 100 ns)
VPP Non repetitive line peak pulse voltage (1) Tj = 25 °C 2 kV
PG(AV) Average gate power dissipation Tj = 125 °C 0.1 W
PGM Peak gate power dissipation (tp = 20 µs) Tj = 125 °C 10 W
IGM Peak gate current (tp = 20 µs) Tj = 125 °C 1.6 A
Tstg Storage temperature range -40 to +150 °C
Tj Operating junction temperature range -40 to +125 °C
Tl Maximum lead solder temperature during 10 ms (at 3 mm from case) 260 °C
VINS(RMS) Insulation rms voltage T0-220FPAB 1500 V
1. According to test described in IEC 61000-4-5 standard and Figure 17

Table 3. Electrical characteristics

Value
Symbol Test conditions Quadrant Tj Unit
ACST1010-7 ACST1035-7

IGT(1) VOUT = 12 V, RL = 33 Ω I - II - III 25 °C MAX. 10 35 mA

VGT VOUT = 12 V, RL = 33 Ω I - II - III 25 °C MAX. 1.0 V
VGD VOUT = VDRM, RL = 3.3 Ω I - II - III 125 °C MIN. 0.2 V
IH(2) IOUT = 500 mA 25 °C MAX. 30 50 mA
IL IG = 1.2 x IGT I - II - III 25 °C MAX. 50 70 mA
dV/dt(2) VOUT = 67 % VDRM, gate open 125 °C MIN. 200 2000 V/µs
(dV/dt)c = 15 V/µs 4.4
(dI/dt)c(2) 125 °C MIN. A/ms
Without snubber 12
VCL ICL = 0.1 mA, tp = 1 ms 25 °C MIN. 850 V
1. Minimum IGT is guaranteed at 5% of IGT max
2. For both polarities of OUT pin referenced to COM pin

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Table 4. Static characteristics

Symbol Test conditions Value Unit

VTM(1) IOUT = 14.1 A, tp = 500 µs Tj = 25 °C MAX. 1.5 V

VT0(1) Threshold voltage Tj = 125 °C MAX. 0.9 V
Rd(1) Dynamic resistance Tj = 125 °C MAX. 35 mΩ

IDRM Tj = 25 °C MAX. 20 µA
VOUT = VDRM/ VRRM
IRRM Tj = 125 °C MAX. 1.2 mA
1. For both polarities of OUT pin referenced to COM pin

Table 5. Thermal characteristics

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

TO-220AB 1.7 °C/W

Rth(j-c) Junction to case (AC)
TO-220FPAB 3.5 °C/W
TO-220AB
Rth(j-a) Junction to ambient 60 °C/W
TO-220FPAB

Figure 2. Maximum power dissipation vs. Figure 3. On-state rms current vs. case
rms on-state current (full cycle) temperature (full cycle)
P(W) IT(RMS)(A)
12 11
TO-220AB
11 10
10 9
TO-220FPAB
9
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2 TC(°C)
IT(RMS)(A) 1
1
0
0 0 25 50 75 100 125
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Figure 4. On-state rms current vs. ambient Figure 5. Relative variation of thermal
temperature (free air convection full impedance vs. pulse duration
cycle)
IT(RMS)(A) K=[Zth/Rth]
3,0 1.0E+00
TO -220AB Zth(j-c)
Zth(j-a)
2,5
TO-220FPAB
2,0

1,5 1.0E-01

1,0 TO-220AB

0,5 TO-220FPAB
Tamb(°C)
tp(s)
0,0 1.0E-02
0 25 50 75 100 125 1.0E-03 1.0E-02 1.0E-01 1.0E+00 1.0E+01 1.0E+02 1.0E+03

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Figure 6. On-state characteristics Figure 7. Non repetitive surge peak on-state

(maximal values) current vs. number of cycles
(Tj initial = 25 °C)
ITM(A) ITSM(A)
100 110
100
90
t=20ms
80
Non repetitive One cycle
70 Tj initial=25 °C
60
ITM (A)

10
50
40
30

Tj max : 20
VTM(V) Vto = 0.90 V Repetitive
Tj=125 °C Tj=25 °C Rd = 35 mΩ 10 TC=105 °C Number of cycles
1 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 1 10 100

Figure 8. Non repetitive surge peak on-state Figure 9. Relative variation of gate triggering
current for a sinusoidal pulse and current (IGT) and gate triggering
corresponding value of I²t voltage vs. junction temperature
ITSM(A), I2t (A2s) IGT, VGT,[Tj/IGT[Tj = 25 °C]
10000 3.0
dI/dt limitation: 100 A/µs Tj initial=25 °C
IGTQ3
2.5
1000 ITSM IGTQ1-Q2

2.0

100 1.5

I²t
1.0 VGTQ1-Q2-Q3
10
0.5
tp(ms)
Tj(°C)
1 0.0
0.01 0.10 1.00 10.00 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125

Figure 10. Relative variation of holding (IH) Figure 11. Relative variation of critical rate of
and latching current (IL) vs. decrease of main current (di/dt)c
junction temperature vs. (dV/dt)c
IH,IL[TJ]/IH,IL[Tj = 25 °C] (di/dt)c [(dV/dt)c] / Specified (di/dt)c
2.5 1.6

1.4
2.0
1.2
ACST10-7Cxx

1.5 1.0

Typical values 0.8

1.0 ACST10-7Sxx
0.6

IL 0.4
0.5
IH
0.2
TJ(°C) (dV/dt)c (V/µs)
0.0 0.0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0.1 1 10 100

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Figure 12. Relative variation of critical rate of Figure 13. Relative variation of static dV/dt vs.
decrease of main current (di/dt)c junction temperature
vs. junction temperature
(dI/dt)c[Tj] / (dI/dt)c[Tj=125°C] (dV/dt)[Tj] / (dV/dt)[Tj = 125 °C]
15 11
14 VD = VR = 469 V
10
13
12 9
11 8
10
7
9
8 6
7 5
6
4
5
4 3
3
2
2
1 Tj(°C)
1 Tj(°C)
0 0
25 50 75 100 125
25 50 75 100 125

Figure 14. Relative variation of maximum clamping voltage, VCL vs. junction temperature
VCL[Tj] / VCL[Tj = 25 °C]
1.15

1.10

1.05

1.00
Minimum values
0.95

0.90
tj(°C)
0.85
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125

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2 Application information

2.1 Typical application description

The ACST10 device has been designed to control medium power load, such as AC motors
in home appliances. Thanks to its thermal and turn off commutation performances, the
ACST10 switch is able to drive an inductive load up to 10 A with no turn off additional
snubber. It also provides high thermal performances in static and transient modes such as
the compressor inrush current or high torque operating conditions of an AC motor. Thanks
to its low gate triggering current level, the ACST1010-7 can be driven directly by an MCU
through a simple gate resistor as shown Figure 15.

Figure 15. Compressor control – typical diagram

Compressor Compressor

AC Mains

AC Mains
PTC

Electronic PTC
ACST
starter
2

1 logical circuitry ACST

Start
3

switch
ACST
Run
switch
Electronic
ACST thermostat

Rg
Rg Rg

Gate Gate
Driver Power supply Driver
Power supply

Compressor with integrated e-starter Compressor with external electronic drive

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Figure 16. Universal drum motor control – typical diagram

Universal motor

Stator Rotor

12V

AC Mains
Motor direction
setting
MCU

ACST
Speed motor Rg
regulation

Vcc
MCU

2.2 AC line transient voltage ruggedness

In comparison with standard Triacs, which are not robust against surge voltage, the ACST10
is self-protected against over-voltage, specified by the new parameter VCL. The ACST10
switch can safely withstand AC line transient voltages either by clamping the low energy
spikes, such as inductive spikes at switch off, or by switching to the on state (for less than 10
ms) to dissipate higher energy shocks through the load. This safety feature works even with
high turn-on current ramp up.
The test circuit of Figure 17 represents the ACST10 application, and is used to stress the
ACST switch according to the IEC 61000-4-5 standard conditions. With the additional effect
of the load which is limiting the current, the ACST switch withstands the voltage spikes up to
2 kV on top of the peak line voltage. The protection is based on an overvoltage crowbar
technology. The ACST10 folds back safely to the on state as shown in Figure 18. The
ACST10 recovers its blocking voltage capability after the surge and the next zero current
crossing. Such a non repetitive test can be done at least 10 times on each AC line voltage
polarity.

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Figure 17. Overvoltage ruggedness test circuit for resistive and inductive loads for
IEC 61000-4-5 standards

R = 8 Ω, L = 4 µH, VPP = 2 kV

Surge generator
2kV surge

Rgene

Model of the load

Filtering unit
R L

ACST10
AC Mains

Rg

Figure 18. Typical current and voltage waveforms across the ACST10 during
IEC 61000-4-5 standard test

V peak = V CL

1.2/50 µs voltage surge

8/20 µs current surge

I
0

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3 Ordering information scheme

Figure 19. Ordering information scheme

ACS T 10 10 - 7 FP

AC switch

Topology
T = Triac

On-state rms current

10 = 10 A

Sensitivity
10 = 10 mA
35 = 35 mA

Voltage
7 = 700 V

Package
FP = TO-220FPAB
T = TO-220AB

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4 Package information

● Epoxy meets UL94, V0

● Recommended torque: 0.4 to 0.6 N·m
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of
ECOPACK® packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK®
specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com.
ECOPACK® is an ST trademark.

Table 6. TO-220AB dimensions

Dimensions

Ref. Millimeters Inches

Min. Max. Min. Max.

A 4.40 4.60 0.173 0.181

C 1.23 1.32 0.048 0.051
H2 A
D 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
Dia C
E 0.49 0.70 0.019 0.027
L5
L7 F 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.034
F1 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.066
L6
F2 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.066
L2
F2 G 4.95 5.15 0.194 0.202
D
F1 L9 G1 2.40 2.70 0.094 0.106

L4
H2 10 10.40 0.393 0.409
F L2 16.4 typ. 0.645 typ.
M L4 13 14 0.511 0.551
G1 E
L5 2.65 2.95 0.104 0.116
G
L6 15.25 15.75 0.600 0.620
L7 6.20 6.60 0.244 0.259
L9 3.50 3.93 0.137 0.154
M 2.6 typ. 0.102 typ.
Diam. 3.75 3.85 0.147 0.151

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Table 7. TO-220FPAB dimensions

Dimensions

Ref. Millimeters Inches

Min. Max. Min. Max.

A 4.4 4.6 0.173 0.181

B 2.5 2.7 0.098 0.106
A
H B D 2.5 2.75 0.098 0.108
E 0.45 0.70 0.018 0.027
Dia F 0.75 1 0.030 0.039

L6 F1 1.15 1.50 0.045 0.059

L2 L7 F2 1.15 1.50 0.045 0.059

L3 G 4.95 5.20 0.195 0.205
L5
G1 2.4 2.7 0.094 0.106
D
F1
H 10 10.4 0.393 0.409
L4 F2
L2 16 Typ. 0.63 Typ.

F L3 28.6 30.6 1.126 1.205

E
G1
L4 9.8 10.6 0.386 0.417
G L5 2.9 3.6 0.114 0.142
L6 15.9 16.4 0.626 0.646
L7 9.00 9.30 0.354 0.366
Diam. 3.00 3.20 0.118 0.126

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5 Ordering information

Table 8. Ordering information

Order code Marking Package Weight Base qty Packing mode

ACST1010-7T TO-220AB 2.3 g 50 Tube

ACST10107
ACST1010-7FP TO-220FPAB 2.3 g 50 Tube
ACST1035-7T TO-220AB 2.3 g 50 Tube
ACST10357
ACST1035-7FP TO-220FPAB 2.3 g 50 Tube

6 Revision history

Table 9. Document revision history

Date Revision Changes

02-Dec-2008 1 First issue

Updated ECOPACK statement. Reformatted for consistency with
13-Apr-2009 2
other datasheets in this product class.
01-Jul-2010 3 Updated order code in Table 3.

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