Triacs, diacs, and quadracs are ac power control semiconductor devices used in line frequency applications such as lighting control, motor speed … [Read More...] about What are triacs, diacs and quadracs good for?
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What’s the difference between Shockley and Schottky diodes?
Neither a Shockley diode nor a Schottky diode are single p-n junction devices. A Shockley diode has a four-layer thyristor structure with a typical … [Read More...] about What’s the difference between Shockley and Schottky diodes?
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What are triacs, diacs and quadracs good for?
Triacs, diacs, and quadracs are ac power control semiconductor devices used in line frequency applications such as lighting control, motor speed control, and temperature modulation. They can be found … [Read More...] about What are triacs, diacs and quadracs good for?
What’s the difference between Shockley and Schottky diodes?
Neither a Shockley diode nor a Schottky diode are single p-n junction devices. A Shockley diode has a four-layer thyristor structure with a typical forward drop of 800 mV. It’s called a diode because … [Read More...] about What’s the difference between Shockley and Schottky diodes?
