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How many terminals are in DIAC ?

How many terminals are in DIAC ? Correct Answer 2

The DIAC is a 2-terminal semiconductor device and may be considered equivalent to two diodes connected in antiparallel.

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The TRIAC is a 3-terminal semiconductor device and may be considered equivalent to two SCR's connected in antiparallel.

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reverse conducting thyristor (RCT) is an asymmetrical thyristor with a monolithically integrated antiparallel diode on the same silicon chip.

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