{"product_id":"bta12-600c-to220-snubberless-triac-12a-600v-5pack","title":"BTA12-600C TO-220 Snubberless TRIAC 12A 600V AC Switch (5-Pack)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBTA12-600C TO-220 Snubberless TRIAC — 12A \/ 600V AC Power Switch (5-Pack)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBTA12-600C\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eSnubberless™ TRIAC\u003c\/strong\u003e from STMicroelectronics in a \u003cstrong\u003eTO-220AB\u003c\/strong\u003e package, rated at \u003cstrong\u003e12A RMS\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e600V\u003c\/strong\u003e blocking voltage. 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