T thedoc8 New Member Nov 29, 2012 #1 When using a diac to fire the triac, and the diac fires at 30 volts, is not the rise time to 30 volts reflected as clipping on the output sine wave. I am seeing strange results using our simulator. Thanks
When using a diac to fire the triac, and the diac fires at 30 volts, is not the rise time to 30 volts reflected as clipping on the output sine wave. I am seeing strange results using our simulator. Thanks
K KeepItSimpleStupid Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Nov 29, 2012 #2 Comments (may or may not be related) Remember that triacs can fire on their own if dv/dt is exceeded. That's why snubbers are used. Triacs need a minimum load.
Comments (may or may not be related) Remember that triacs can fire on their own if dv/dt is exceeded. That's why snubbers are used. Triacs need a minimum load.
T thedoc8 New Member Nov 29, 2012 #3 Thanks for the reply, yes I have see what you described. I worked out roughly 30volts rms of 120 volt source equated to 22.5 degrees firing angle.
Thanks for the reply, yes I have see what you described. I worked out roughly 30volts rms of 120 volt source equated to 22.5 degrees firing angle.