Thyristors and Tranducers - Technical MCQs

Q1:

The gate of a TRIAC can turn it on to have current flow in either direction.

A True

B False

ANS:A - True

The answer should be Option [A]. True.

TRIAC, from triode for alternating current, is a generic trademark for a three-terminal electronic component that conducts current in either direction when triggered. Its formal name is bidirectional triode thyristor or bilateral triode thyristor.