Z0103MA0,116

Thyristors - TRIACs are a type of thyristor, which stands for a four-layer, three-terminal semiconductor device. A TRIAC contains two thyristors with their gate electrodes connected together so that each thyristor may be turned on by either the positive or negative gate signal. This makes the TRIAC a bistable device, able to switch from on to off state and back again quickly.

The Z0103MAO, 116 is a four-layer, three-terminal TRIAC that can be used for controlling and switching AC signals in industrial and consumer applications. The device has a high-steady state-current rating of 2 A with a peak surge current rating of 7 A. It is designed to trigger when the current flowing through it is greater than its rated holding current, which is typically around 13mA.

The Z0103MAO, 116 is typically used in applications such as motor control, temperature and fan control, light dimming and switching, and power supplies. Its working principle is based on the the thyristor\'s ability to control a large current flow using a small voltage signal. When a greater than predetermined voltage is applied to the gate terminal, it will act as a switch, allowing current to flow through the device. Conversely, when the gate voltage drops below the holding voltage, it will turn off, increasing the current.

In motor control applications, the TRIAC can be used to regulate the speed or power of the motor. By varying the gate voltage and adjusting the holding current, the speed or power of the motor can be controlled. For light dimming and switching applications, the TRIAC can be used to vary the light intensity or switch it on or off. By varying the gate voltage, the brightness of the light can be adjusted or it can be switched on or off with a simple on/off signal.

The TRIAC can also be used in consumer and industrial power supplies as a switching element, controlling the amount of current that flows into the load. The power supply can use the TRIAC to limit the current to the load, allowing it to operate at a stable level. It can also be used to regulate the voltage in the power supply, ensuring that the voltage fed to the load remains steady.

Overall, the Z0103MAO, 116 is a versatile and reliable bistable semiconductor device which can be used in a variety of applications. It is a useful and powerful tool for controlling large currents and voltages and is used in a wide range of industrial, commercial and consumer applications.