By applying a small current or voltage to the gate terminal of the TRIAC, it can be triggered into conduction, allowing current to flow through it. Once triggered, the TRIAC remains conducting until the current through it drops below a certain threshold or until the AC polarity reverses.
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Electrical AC power control using a Triac is extremely effective when used properly to control resistive type loads such as incandescent lamps, heaters or small ...
Jan 27, 2021 · A TRIAC is a bidirectional, three-electrode AC switch that allows electrons to flow in either direction. It is the equivalent of two SCRs ...
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Triac Principles and Circuits — Part 1 | Nuts & Volts Magazine
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A triac can be used to give variable AC power control by using a 'phase-delayed switching' technique, in which the triac is triggered part-way through each half ...
May 13, 2020 · Triac is basically two thyristors connected back to back with a shared Gate. This makes it possible to control the current in both directions.