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TRIAC

IEEE / ANSI

ANSI/IEEE triac symbol

The TRIAC form identifies a controlled bidirectional semiconductor path. Its main-terminal and gate references establish how the drive circuit is related to the AC load circuit, with operating details supplied by the selected component.

Drawing use

Schematic

Application

Electronic components

Reference family

IEEE / ANSI / Manufacturer

Form evidence

Autodesk IEEE-oriented Semiconductor Components functional form. Autodesk explicitly publishes this block under IEEE Symbol Preview. The counterpart is the matching functional concept; no equivalence of every detailed standard graphic is asserted.

A distinction that matters

A TRIAC has a gate-controlled function unlike a DIAC triggering element.

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TRIAC

Symbols

TRIAC

A TRIAC is a bidirectional thyristor used for a documented AC switching or control function. Its main terminals and gate connections must match the selected component.

Drawing use

Schematic

Application

Control circuits

Reference family

IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A TRIAC is a controlled bidirectional device, unlike a DIAC trigger element.

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