TRIAC (Triode For Alternating Current): Full Form, Symbol, Working & Uses
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What is the main use of TRIAC?
TRIACs are used in different types of applications like speed controls for electric fans, light dimmers, and other electric motors, and in the modern computerized control circuits of many household small and major appliances.
How many Junctions does the Triac have?
The Triac mainly consists of three terminals, Main Terminal 1 (MT1), Main Terminal 2 (MT2), and Gate (G). and Four Layers.
Triac is an AC or DC device?
Triac is an AC controlled, bidirectional device. If the application requires current flow in only one direction, a diode is connected in series to the gate to convert the AC voltage to DC.
Why TRIAC is called a bidirectional device?
Triac is a bidirectional device because it allows current to flow in both directions.
What are the advantages of TRIAC?
Advantages of an AC-AC converter that uses a triac include: Controlling triacs is simple when utilizing low-power electrical devices like microcontrollers or short triggering circuits.