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Posts tagged TRIAC

Synonyms: triode-for-alternating-current

Subtag of thyristor

Anything about TRIACs (TRIodes for Alternating Current).

A TRIAC is a kind of 3-terminal thyristor often used as electronically-controlled switch in AC applications.
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Q&A Is it possible to use two zener diodes in series back to back to replace a diac?

I've accidentally burnt my dimmer with a short. It is a common dimmer with a triac/diac/pot of the simplest configuration (the triac is a BTA16). After replacing the triac, this still does not work...

2 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by coquelicot‭  ·  edited 8mo ago by Lorenzo Donati‭