15Regulating Diodes and Applications
OBJECTIVES: After studying this chapter, you will be able to
- Describe what a zener diode is
- Describe the differences between a regular diode and a zener diode
- Use a zener diode in a circuit
- Define how to combine zener diodes and for what purpose
- Use a zener diode for voltage regulation
- Recognize a zener diode in a circuit
- Describe what a diac is and what it is used for
- Explain the characteristics of a diac
- Describe the application of a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR)
- Define the difference between a diode and a SCR
- Describe the relationship between diac and triac
- Recognize the application of a triac
- Draw circuit diagrams the professional way
New terms: Breakover voltage, diac, silicon-controlled rectifier ...
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