Electronics - Thyristors and Tranducers - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Thyristors and Tranducers - True or False (Q.No. 11)
11.
The gate of a TRIAC can turn it on to have current flow in either direction.
True
False
Answer: Option
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Ashi said:   9 years ago
Anyone explain?

Mohan said:   9 years ago
The answer should be Option [A]. True.

TRIAC, from triode for alternating current, is a generic trademark for a three-terminal electronic component that conducts current in either direction when triggered. Its formal name is bidirectional triode thyristor or bilateral triode thyristor.

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