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DIAC

IEEE / ANSI

ANSI/IEEE DIAC form

This reference locates diac in Autodesk's IEEE-oriented semiconductor components family. A DIAC is a bidirectional triggering semiconductor device used in a documented control circuit. Its terminals and breakover characteristics are defined by the selected component. The public library uses HDI1V3 for its horizontal representation; this is a vendor block name, not an IEEE standards symbol number.

Drawing use: Schematic
Application: Control circuits
Reference family: IEEE / ANSI / Manufacturer
Form evidence: Diac Diode - Two Way. Autodesk IEEE Symbol Preview: Semiconductor Components, block HDI1V3. Matching functional counterpart linked separately. Independently drawn educational geometry; not a certified IEEE glyph or database identifier.

A distinction that matters

A DIAC does not have the same controlled gate terminal as a TRIAC.

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DIAC

Symbols

DIAC

A DIAC is a bidirectional triggering semiconductor device used in a documented control circuit. Its terminals and breakover characteristics are defined by the selected component.

Drawing use: Schematic
Application: Control circuits
Reference family: IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A DIAC does not have the same controlled gate terminal as a TRIAC.

Full reference

Original educational previews. Follow the source references on each full entry for the appropriate standard or selected product.