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By: Taurac and Cadenas
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Introduction
to DIAC and
TRIAC
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What is a
DIAC?
A DIAC is a two-terminal device that conducts electric
current when the voltage across it exceeds a certain
threshold level. It is commonly used for triggering TRIACs
and other devices in electronic circuits. The DIAC is a
bidirectional device, meaning it can conduct current in
either direction when triggered. It is often used in
applications such as phase control, triggering of thyristors,
and light dimming circuits. The working principle of a DIAC
is based on the phenomenon of avalanche breakdown. It
consists
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of two layers of semiconductor material
(commonly silicon) with a layer of insulating material in
between. When the voltage across the DIAC exceeds its
breakdown voltage (also called the firing voltage), the
insulating layer breaks down and allows current to flow
through the device. Once triggered, the DIAC remains
conducting until the current through it falls below a
certain holding current value. After that, the DIAC
switches off and becomes non-conductive until the
voltage across it reaches the breakdown voltage again.
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How is DIAC
defined as and
what could be
used for?

01 As it also stands for “Diode for 02 As DIAC has two terminals and 03 The DIAC starts conducting
Alternate Current” As the name is made from a combination of when the applied voltage
implies, a DIAC is a two antiparallel SCRs without across MT1 and MT2 exceeds
semiconductor diode for the gate terminal. The two the break over voltage VBO of
conducting alternating current. terminals of the DIAC are the device. The DIAC stops
Basically, it is a power electronic named as main terminal 1 conducting when the voltage
bidirectional semiconductor (MT1) and main terminal 2 across the terminals becomes
uncontrolled switch that is (MT2). It is designed such that it very low than the break over
capable of conducting the is symmetrical from both sides voltage or the current falls
electric current in both and having equal regions. The below the holding current. The
directions. symbol and construction of a DIAC is mainly used to trigger
DIA. the TRIAC to perform
symmetrical switching.
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What is a
TRIAC?
A TRIAC is a three-terminal device used for controlling
power to AC loads. It is commonly used in applications
such as light dimmers, motor speed control, and AC power
control circuits. The TRIAC is a bidirectional device,
meaning it can conduct current in either direction when
triggered. The working principle of a TRIAC is based on the
combination of two thyristors connected in parallel in
opposite directions. Thyristors are solid-state switches
that allow current flow in one direction only until they are
triggered.
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The TRIAC is capable of controlling the flow of
current in both directions. It can be triggered to conduct
when a small current pulse is applied to its gate terminal.
When a gate current is applied to the TRIAC, it triggers the
device and allows current to flow through it. The TRIAC
remains conducting even after the gate current is removed
until the current through it falls below a certain holding
current value or the voltage across it reverses direction. At
that point, the TRIAC turns off and becomes non-
conductive until triggered again.
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How is TRIAC
defined as and
what could be
used for?

01 TRIAC stands for Triode for Alternating 02 As DIAC has two terminals and 03 As Low-power TRIACs are used
is made from a combination of in many applications such
Current. A TRIAC is a power two antiparallel SCRs without as light dimmers, speed
semiconductor controlled switch which the gate terminal. The two controls for electric fans and
can conduct the current in both terminals of the DIAC are other electric motors, and in
named as main terminal 1 the modern computerized
directions. A TRIAC is a four layer and (MT1) and main terminal 2
three terminal power semiconductor control circuits of many
(MT2). It is designed such that it household small and major
device. The terminals of the TRIAC are: is symmetrical from both sides appliances.
main terminal 1 (MT1), main terminal 2 and having equal regions. The
symbol and construction of a
(MT2) and gate terminal. The symbol DIA.
and construction of the TRIAC is shown
in Figure-2.
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PICTURE
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SOLUTIONS
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