andrew2022
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1: what is a flip-flop?
2: what is a mosfet?
3: what is a triac/diac?
thanx
2: what is a mosfet?
3: what is a triac/diac?
thanx
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A flip-flop is a circuit which has two stable states and can switch between them with the application of a trigger or clock signal. They usually have two outputs, and they're also called bistable multivibrators. Oftentimes it has other inputs in addition to the clock input, like set & reset, clear & load and data in, because there are several types of flip flops. (D-type, J-K, etc.) They're often used in digital counters and alternating action circuits.andrew2022 said:
A mosfet is a semiconductor device used for amplifying and switching applications. Basically, they're a type of transistor. Mosfets come in many types and power ratings just like their cousins, the bipolar transistor. They can be used for the same types of things, but often, the mosfet has much superior performance than the bipolars. "Mosfet" is an acronym for (m)etal (o)xide (s)emiconductor (f)ield (e)ffect (t)ransistor.andrew2022 said:
Triacs and diacs are semiconductor devices used to switch AC current. They come from a family known as thyristors. Triacs are often used in electronic lamp control circuits (dimmers, switches, etc.) They usually have 3 terminals - two interchangeable, in/out style terminals (anodes) and one gate terminal. They won't begin conducting current across the anodes until they get a signal from the gate and then won't turn off until the power is removed and they reset. They will conduct in either direction in this manner, that's why they're used with AC.andrew2022 said:
