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Offline Michael GeorgeTopic starter

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What is an Alternistor Triac?
« on: October 07, 2015, 05:08:27 am »
I know what a Triac is. I've heard about "Alternistor Triac" is it different from an ordinary Triac? or just a name?
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Re: What is an Alternistor Triac?
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2015, 05:57:17 am »
Did you google Alternistor? 
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Re: What is an Alternistor Triac?
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2015, 05:57:34 am »
I've only come across them used for phase control in the primaries of welders.
Quick check on Wiki confirms my understanding that they are a only 3 quadrant Triac.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRIAC

Also known as High commutation (Hi-Com) Triacs
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