Activity for Dave Tweedâ€
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A: Is it possible to use two zener diodes in series back to back to replace a diac? No, two zener diodes are not equivalent to a DIAC. While they both have a specific breakdown voltage, the DIAC is a special 3-layer device that exhibits a negative resistance characteristic once it breaks down: DIAC characteristic curve In contrast, the two zener diodes simply stop conductin... (more) |
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