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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Reliable AC Filtering with TS09F Polypropylene Film Cap

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In modern electronics, ensuring stable AC power is essential. Noise or ripple in the AC line can lead to performance drops, component degradation, or EMI. Suntan’s TS09F Polypropylene Film Capacitor is specifically engineered to address these challenges, offering dependable AC filtering in compact, performance-sensitive designs.

What Makes TS09F a Reliable Film Capacitor?

The TS09F from Suntan Technology is a non-inductive metallized polypropylene film capacitor designed for AC filtering. It provides low dielectric loss and high insulation resistance for sustained electrical reliability.

  • Rated voltage: AC 250V / 310V
  • Capacitance range: 0.001μF – 2.2μF
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to +105°C
  • Dielectric: Metallized polypropylene film
  • Coating: Flame-retardant epoxy (UL 94V-0 compliant)

This design ensures durability across voltage fluctuations and thermal stress.

Applications in AC Filtering

  • Home appliance filters (e.g. air conditioners, refrigerators)
  • Power supply EMI suppression
  • Industrial control systems
  • LED driver input filters
  • Compact power tools

TS09F offers a small form factor with diverse lead spacing, making it ideal for space-constrained PCB layouts.

Why Choose Suntan?

Suntan capacitors are trusted worldwide for performance, cost-effectiveness, and sourcing reliability. The TS09F continues this legacy with:

  • Stable long-term AC filtering
  • Minimal capacitance drift under stress
  • Compliance with global safety standards
  • Reliable lead time and global availability

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Need stable AC filtering for your project?
Choose TS09F – built for long-term performance.

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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Not All TRIACs Are Equal – Avoid Trigger Failures with Smarter Component Selection

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In AC switching design, one of the most dangerous assumptions is this:
“All TRIACs work the same.”

At first glance, many TRIACs may share similar voltage and current ratings. But if you're selecting components solely based on those numbers, you're likely missing key parameters that directly affect real-world performance—especially when it comes to trigger stability and load compatibility.

Let’s break the myth and look at what really matters when choosing a TRIAC.

Why the Wrong TRIAC Can Undermine Your Design

A TRIAC that’s mismatched to your application can lead to:

  • Inconsistent triggering
  • Device misfiring under light load
  • Control failure in inductive systems like motors or transformers
  • Excessive heating or reduced reliability

And often, the cause isn’t the load itself, but the gate trigger current (IGT) or latching current (IL) not aligning with your drive or load conditions.

What Smart Engineers Actually Look At

Parameter Why It Matters
IGT (Gate Trigger Current) Determines how easily the TRIAC turns on. If your circuit has weak gate drive (e.g., opto-isolator), a high IGT will cause misfiring.
IL (Latching Current) If your load is small or varies, IL must be low enough to keep the TRIAC conducting.
Package & Thermal Limits For continuous power control (e.g., heaters), TO-220 with heatsink is preferred. Compact designs might require TO-126.
Certifications & Reliability Industrial or appliance-grade products may require specific specs.

Design Smarter with Suntan TRIACS

Suntan’s TRIAC portfolio is designed with this principle in mind: one size does not fit all.

Whether you need low-IGT TRIACs for microcontroller-driven loads, or high-current TO-220 packages for motor switching, Suntan offers reliable options:

  • BT134-600E – 4A, 600V, IGT 5mA (TO-126)
  • BT138-800E – 12A, 800V, IGT 5mA (TO-220)
  • BT139-800T – 16A, 800V, IGT 10mA (TO-220)
  • BTA16-800B – 16A, 800V, IGT 35mA (TO-220 high power)

Explore full datasheets and application fit to ensure proper matching.

Final Thought

Choosing the wrong TRIAC is like using the wrong fuse — you won’t realize until it fails.
Engineers who take the time to match the right trigger specs and thermal profiles see fewer failures, smoother control, and higher long-term reliability.

Don’t let the wrong TRIAC compromise your design

Explore Suntan’s full selection today:

Contact us:
info@suntan.com.hk | sales@suntan.com.hk

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

How to Quickly Understand the TS08H Capacitor Numbering System

  Suntan Technology Company Limited

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When working with film capacitors—especially in safety-critical applications like EMI suppression or motor control—accurate part number interpretation is essential. Suntan’s TS08H X2 Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitor series follows a detailed part number coding system that defines key characteristics such as capacitance, voltage rating, tolerance, lead configuration, and packaging.

To make your component selection process faster and more precise, we've prepared a short video explaining how to decode the TS08H part number in under a minute.

Why Part Number Decoding Matters

  • Ensures proper voltage and capacitance matching
  • Reduces errors in procurement and assembly
  • Simplifies BOM documentation and quality checks

TS08H Capacitor Series Highlights

  • X2 safety-certified (VDE, ENEC, UL approved)
  • Designed for AC applications up to 310VAC
  • Stable performance under high humidity and temperature
  • Built-in self-healing functionality

The TS08H is commonly used in AC line filtering, home appliances, industrial control panels, vending systems, and smart terminals. It's a go-to option when you need reliable EMI suppression and long operating life.

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Have Questions?

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Decode the TS08H Capacitor Part Number with Confidence