TRIAC Based Light Dimmer

[helex]

Hi,

I am designing A simple TRIAC based Light Dimmer to control 9 Different lights, my total load is 110W running on 230 VAC Supply. TRIAC used is BT137 (NXP make). My circuit is working properly but after continuously keeping circuit ON for more than 24 Hrs, TRIAC gets failed and lights starts flickering.

Can any one please tell what will be the reason for that and what will be the SMD equivalent for BT 137

 

[KlausST]

Hi,

A schematic and/or pictures could help...

My first thought: temperature...


Klaus

 

[schmitt trigger]

If you allow the Triac to cool down, is the failure reversible? Or is the Triac permanently damaged?

 

[helex]

I have attached my actual circuit

 

[KlausST]

I have attached my actual circuit

Where?

Klaus

 

[eiphan]

Yeah I think most likely temperature.

 

[helex]

Hi,

Please go through below mentioned link for Circuit

https://obrazki.elektroda.pl/7349102000_1399356126.png

 

[helex]

TRIAC is Permanently damaged.

 

[KlausST]

Hi,

what is the load?
I hope there is only resistive load and no transformer or electronic ballast...

try to connect as snubber circuit across the triac.

Hope this helps
Klaus

 

[Mohamad Syazwan]

do you mind sharing the code you are using?

 

[neddie]

I don't think L1 and C1 are in the correct place. Put L1 in series with incoming mains and C1 across mains.
Also try and put a small snubber across your triac. Say 100ohm in series with 47n. Make sure the voltage ratings
are correct :0)
Neddie