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Discussion Forum : PNPN - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
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Today, the SCR is more widely used than the TRIAC.
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Jay said:
8 years ago
The TRIAC is an ideal device to use for AC switching applications because it can control the current flow over both halves of an alternating cycle. A thyristor is only able to control them over one half of a cycle.
Ranjith said:
1 decade ago
Triac is suitable for ac applications.
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