The DB3W is a bidirectional trigger diode designed for thyristor phase control applications. It is suitable for dimming lamps and controlling the speed of universal motors.
| Characteristic | Symbol | Rating | Unit | Notes |
| Repetitive Peak On-state Current @ tp=20S, f=100Hz | ITRM | 2 | A | |
| Power Dissipation | PD | 150 | mW | |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Ambient | RJA | 833 | /W | |
| Junction/Storage Temperature | TJ,Tstg | -40to+125 | ||
| Breakover Voltage @ C = 22 nF, see diagram 1 | VBO | 28-36 | V | |
| Breakover Voltage Symmetry @ C = 22 nF, see diagram 1 [|+VBO|-|-VBO |] | 3 | V | ||
| Dynamic Breakover Voltage @I = [IBO to IF = 10 mA] | V | | 5 | V | ||
| Output Voltage See diagram 2 | VO | 5 | V | |
| Breakover Current @C = 22 nF | IBO | 50 | A | |
| Leakage Current @VB=0.5VBO | IB | 10 | A | |
| Rise Time See diagram 3 | Tr | 2 | S |