BT136600E TO252 is a triac designed for AC power switching in a compact surfacemount package. This listing includes 5 pieces in TO252 packaging for easy integration into SMT PCB designs. Key benefits Compact surfacemount package: TO252 (DPAK) enables easy automated assembly and reliable solder joints for spaceconstrained boards. Voltage rating suitable for mains applications: BT136600E denotes a 600V class device, enabling control of typical AC loads in compact circuits. Gatetriggerable triac: Suitable for driving AC loads from microcontroller or optotriac control circuits, allowing simple on/off or phasecontrol operation. Readytouse in prototyping and small production: Five pieces provide a convenient quantity for experiments, testing, or smallscale builds. Robust, solidstate switching: Triac construction supports bidirectional current flow for efficient AC control in a single component. Key attributes Functionality: Triac for AC switching and phase control. Compatibility: TO252 (DPAK) surfacemount package for standard PCB footprints. Size: TO252 package with three leads and a mounting tab suitable for SMT mounting. Material: Siliconbased triac encapsulated in a TO252 style body. Performance: 600V voltage rating implied by the BT136600E designation, appropriate for typical mainslevel AC loads. Use cases and applications Light control and dimming circuits for household or small commercial lamps using a microcontroller or optotriac drive. Small appliance power control, such as fans or compact motors, where compact SMT mounting is desired. Heating or temperaturecontrolled devices where reliable AC switching is required in a compact PCB design. This description reflects the model, packaging, and quantity exactly as stated: BT136600E in TO252 packaging, 5 pieces, ready for SMT assembly.