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  • The Diac Features & Applications

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    John Mulindi
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    Features of a Diac The diac is a two-terminal, semiconductor, bi-directional switching device. It can conduct in both directions. The diac closely resembles a PNP transistor without an external base terminal. Operation of a Diac The diac does not conduct except for a small leakage current) until the breakover voltage VS is reached, typically 20…