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01.04.2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by simplechamp View Post
TRIAC stands for "Triode for Alternating Current", so can it even be used to switch a DC load?
Of course it can!

It's just two SCRs connected inversely so it can conduct current in both directions. You could just use one SCR, but a Triac would allow for regenerative braking.
   
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