The DB3TG is a trigger diode with a fixed voltage reference. It can be used in conjunction with triacs for simplified gate control circuits or as a starting element in fluorescent lamp ballasts.
This document is a datasheet for the DB3TG DIAC (Diode Alternating Current) manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It describes the device's function as a trigger diode with a fixed voltage reference, suitable for use with triacs in gate control circuits or as a starting element in fluorescent lamp ballasts.
The datasheet provides comprehensive technical data including absolute maximum ratings, electrical characteristics such as breakover voltage and leakage current, and typical performance curves. It also includes mechanical data for the DO-35 package and ordering information.
| Breakover voltage range | 30 to 34 V |
|---|---|
| Low breakover current | 15uA max |
| Operating junction temperature range | - 40 to + 125 °C |
| Rise time | 2 [us] MAX. |
| Leakage current | 10 LA MAX. |
| Package type | DO-35 |
The maximum breakover current is 15 uA.
The operating junction temperature range is -40 to +125 °C.