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DIODE BIRECTIONNELLE [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
DEF

A dual diode unit used for power switching. Conduction occurs when a predetermined voltage amplitude is reached, and either AC or DC can be gated. A solid-state device that will trigger in any direction when its breakdown voltage is exceeded. A bidirectional triggering device.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
DEF

Composant électronique semi-conducteur, bidirectionnel, à deux diodes montées tête-bêche.

OBS

Il a reçu de nombreuses applications comme organe de commande de thyristors, d'ignitrons, de triacs, etc.)

Spanish

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