Features
l The three layer, two terminal, axial lead, hermetically sealed
diacs are designed specifically for triggering thyristors.
l These diacs are intended for use in thyrisitors phase control ,
circuits for lamp dimming, universal motor speed control ,and
heat control.
Electrical Characteristics @ 25oC Unless Otherwise Specified
DB3/DC34
AND
DB4
SILICON
BIDIRECTIONAL
DIAC
Power dissipation
on Printed
Circuit(l=10mm) PC150mW T
A
=65oC
Repetitive Peak
on-state Current
DB3,DC34,DB4 ITRM 2.0A
Breakover Voltage
Symmetry
DB3, DC34, DB4 |+VBO|
-|-VBO|±3V C=22nF(Note 3)
Voltage(Note 2)
Vo(min) 5V
Breakover
Current(Note 2) IBO(max) 100uA C=22nF
Rise Time(Note 2)
Tr
1.5us
Leakage
Current(Note 2) IB(max) 10uA VB=0.5VBO(max)
DO-35G
INCHES MM
DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX NOTE
A --- .150 --- 3.8
B --- .079 --- 2.00
C --- .020 --- .52
D 1.083 --- 27.50 ---
A
B
C
D
D
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Type number is marked.
Lead Free Finish/Rohs Compliant (Note1) ("P"Suffix designates
Compliant. See ordering information)
Moisture Sensitivity: Level 1
2. Electrical characteristics applicable in both forward and
Note: 1. Lead in Glass Exemption Applied, see EU Directive Annex 7(C)-I.
reverse directions.
3. Connected in parallel with the devices.
tp=10us, f=100HZ
Breakover Voltage
DB3
DC34
DB4 VBO
Min Typ Max
28 32 36V
30 34 38V
35 40 45V C=22nF(Note 3)
Output
Dynamic Breakover
Voltage
Δ V
VBO and VF at10mA
(Note 2)
5V(Min.)
l Operating Temperature: -40oC to +125oC
l Storage Temperature: -40oC to +125oC
l Thermal Resistance Junction to Lead:167 C/W
l Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient: 400 C/W
Maximum Ratings
o
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Diagram 1 : Test circuit Figure 1. Admissible Power Dissipation Curve
Figure 2. Relative V ariation of VBO versus
Junction Temperature Figure 3. Repetitive Peak Pulse Current versus
Pulse Duration (maximum values)
VBO : Break-Over Voltage
IBO : Break-Over Current
ǻV: Dynamic Breakover Voltage
IB: Leakage Current at VB=0.5*VBO
VF: Voltage at Current IF=10mA
ǻV
VBO
0.5VBO
VF
IF=10m
IBO
IB
Ambient Tempeatature (oC)
0
40
80
120
160
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130
Power Dissipation (mW)
1.00
1.01
1.02
1.03
1.04
1.05
1.06
1.07
1.08
25 50 75 100 125
VBO [Tj] / VBO [Tj=25°C]
Tj(°C)
0.1
1
10
100
1 10 100
tp (ȝs)
Repetitive peak pulse current (A)
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Device Packing
Part Number-TP Tape&Reel: 5Kpcs/Reel
Part Number-AP Ammo Packing: 5Kpcs/Ammo Box
Part Number-BP Bulk: 100Kpcs/Carton
Ordering Information :
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