Comprehensive Guide to TRIACs: Operation, Design, and Applications
1. Introduction The TRIAC (Triode for Alternating Current) is a bidirectional semiconductor switch, categorized under the thyristor family. It is widely utilized in alternating current (AC) power control systems due to its capability to conduct current in both polarities upon gate triggering. The TRIAC simplifies circuit topology in AC applications such as phase control, dimming…