Definitions for "Triac"
It is a type of thyristor which is designed for electronic control of the supplied current into a circuit, like in dimmers for lighting systems.
A solid state switching device that controls an A.C. load, used in place of a relay in a timer. v Variable external – A timer that is supplied with a timer adjusting potentiometer separate from the main unit. Two terminals for connecting wires are on the timer.
A gated switching device which will conduct in either direction.
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An electronic relay that diverts the current when the flow is changed or when an external current is applied.(Added: 12-Sep-1999 709 Hits Rating: 5.70 Votes: 10)
An electronic relay that diverts the current when the flow is changed or when an external current is applied.(Added: 12-Sep-1999 40 Hits Rating: 5.50 Votes: 2)
Electrical control element in slide projectors to infinitely vary the brightness of the projection lamp via impulses while dissolving slides. To top