TRIAC

What is TRIAC ?
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TRIAC is three terminal semiconductor device for controlling current. TRIAC is bidirectional device. TRIAC is use for AC switching applications because it can control the current flow over both halves of an alternating cycle. TRIAC is not always as convenient for some high power applications where its switching is more difficult.

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