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DIAC [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1986-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- diac
1, record 1, English, diac
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - diac
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diac
1, record 1, French, diac
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diode birectionnelle 2, record 1, French, diode%20birectionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composant électronique semi-conducteur, bidirectionnel, à deux diodes montées tête-bêche. 1, record 1, French, - diac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il a reçu de nombreuses applications comme organe de commande de thyristors, d’ignitrons, de triacs, etc.) 1, record 1, French, - diac
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-12-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Aurora Participation with Industry Diac-Litton Toronto
1, record 2, English, Aurora%20Participation%20with%20Industry%20Diac%2DLitton%20Toronto
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Aurora PWI Diac-Litton Toronto 1, record 2, English, Aurora%20PWI%20Diac%2DLitton%20Toronto
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unit of the Regular Force. 2, record 2, English, - Aurora%20Participation%20with%20Industry%20Diac%2DLitton%20Toronto
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Aurora-Participation avec l'industrie(Diac-Litton Toronto)
1, record 2, French, Aurora%2DParticipation%20avec%20l%27industrie%28Diac%2DLitton%20Toronto%29
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Aurora-Diac-Litton Toronto 1, record 2, French, Aurora%2DDiac%2DLitton%20Toronto
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unité de la Force régulière. 2, record 2, French, - Aurora%2DParticipation%20avec%20l%27industrie%28Diac%2DLitton%20Toronto%29
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Aurora Participation avec l'industrie Diac Litton Toronto
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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