what is DB3 or what is diac
DB3 is a semiconductor product. This article is going to introduce pinout, applications, features, and more details about DB3.
DB3 is a semiconductor product. This article is going to introduce pinout, applications, features, and more details about DB3.
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Feb 10, 2022
Gail Malan
what is DB3 or what is diac
DB3 is a semiconductor product. This article is going to introduce pinout, applications, features, and more details about DB3.
The DB3 can be used in conjunction with triacs for simplified gate control circuits or as a beginning element in fluorescent bulb ballasts since it functions as a trigger diode with a fixed voltage reference. Compact, SMD-based designs for automated production are possible with the surface mount SOT23-3L package.
• VBO: 32 V and 40 V
• Low breakover current
• Breakover voltage symmetry: 3V
• ECOPACK®2 compliant

STMicroelectronics DB3 technical specifications, attributes, parameters and parts with similar specifications to STMicroelectronics DB3.
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifecycle Status | ACTIVE (Last Updated: 8 months ago) | |
| Factory Lead Time | 11 Weeks | |
| Contact Plating | Tin | |
| Mount | Through Hole | |
| Package / Case | DO-204AH, DO-35, Axial | |
| Number of Pins | 2Pins | |
| Weight | 137.013245mg | |
| Breakdown Voltage / V | 32V | |
| Number of Elements | 1 Element | |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C~125°C TJ | |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value | |
|---|---|---|
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | |
| Part Status | Active | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) | |
| Number of Terminations | 2Terminations | |
| ECCN Code | EAR99 | |
| HTS Code | 8541.30.00.80 | |
| Terminal Form | WIRE | |
| Current Rating | 2A | |
| Base Part Number | DB3 | |
| Max Output Current | 2A | |
| Configuration | SINGLE |
| Product Attribute | Attribute Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Case Connection | ISOLATED | |
| Trigger Device Type | DIAC | |
| Voltage - Breakover | 28V~36V | |
| Current - Breakover | 50μA | |
| Height | 2mm | |
| Length | 4.5mm | |
| Width | 2mm | |
| REACH SVHC | No SVHC | |
| Radiation Hardening | No | |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant | |
| Lead Free | Lead Free |
| Symbol | Parameter | Test conditions | SMDB3 | DB3 | DB4 | Unit | |
| VBO | Breakover voltage | C = 10 nF | Min. | 28 | 28 | 35 | V |
| Typ. | 32 | 32 | 40 | ||||
| Max. | 36 | 36 | 45 | ||||
| I VBO1 - VBO2 I | Breakover voltage symmetry | C = 10 nF | Max. | 3 | 3 | 3 | V |
| Δ V | Dynamic breakover voltage | VBO and VF at 10 mA | Min. | 10 | 5 | 5 | V |
| VO | Output voltage | See Figure 2. Test circuit, (R = 20 Ω | Min. | 10 | 5 | 5 | V |
| IBO | Breakover current | C = 10 nF | Max. | 10 | 50 | 50 | µA |
| tr | Rise time | See Figure 3. Rise time measurement | Max. | 0.5 | 2 | 2 | µs |
| IR | Leakage current | VR = 0.5 x VBO max | Max. | 1 | 10 | 10 | µA |
| IP | Peak current | See Figure 2. Test circuit | Min. | 1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | A |

Figure 2. Test circuit

Figure 3. Rise time measurement
Triac or SCR based motor / light dimmer triggering mechanism
Oscillator circuit trigger device (32 V)
For CFL, TL, or LED bulbs, turn on the triggering in the lighting ballast.
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